An expert in investor relations and financial communications, with a 20 year track record and particular specialism in strategic messaging, investment case development, analyst and investor perceptions work, IR website and factsheet content, investor targeting, best practice and IR team training. I have also consulted for companies on IR strategy and priorities in the new MiFID II market environment and with regard to ESG. I have advised many Eurotop 300 and mid-cap European and Middle Eastern companies, using my skills across a wide range of sectors including oil services, industrial gases, chemicals, food retail, real estate and luxury goods. My work has included perception studies, strategic repositioning, messaging and financial calendar management, investor targeting, sell-side contact strategy, M&A situations and corporate governance. I have a detailed understanding of the IPO process, having begun my career in equity syndication at Credit Lyonnais Securities and advised companies towards listing. I speak fluent French and high level German. I also provide tutoring in French towards GCSE and mentoring for Oxbridge entrance for Modern Languages, as well as having conducted translation work in high profile court cases and for economic development websites.