Barry Gardner Email & Phone Number

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A trusted communications adviser, Barry Gardner Communications provides dedicated strategic advice and support to help companies and organisations develop, grow and transform through first-class communications. With over 30 years’ multi-industry and international experience across internal and external communications, I have a strong track-record of delivering fully integrated communications projects for fast-paced, highly complex and regulated FTSE, NYSE, ASX and Euronext listed businesses in issues rich environments. I provide interim, contract and communications consultancy support.I have provided extensive communications support for the CVS division of global automotive technology leader ZF Friedrichshafen, headquartered in Germany. The division was created following the acquisition of NYSE-listed WABCO in May 202O. This role follows my support for the Communications and Investor Relations teams of WABCO during the merger process. I was Corporate Communications Leader (interim) with Bern and formerly Brussels headquartered WABCO over a three year period. During this time I was responsible for corporate communications for WABCO, the leading global supplier of technologies that improve commercial vehicle safety, efficiency and connectivity. Previously based in Paris for 6 months with the Allianz Group, provided dedicated media, digital, research and policy support across over 50 countries worldwide as interim Group Head of Media Relations for Euler Hermes, the world’s leading trade credit insurer.Working with fintech website hosting business, Unpuzzled Ltd, providing all brand, marketing, digital and communications support as well as strategic advice and input.

SAMH provides community based services for over 3000 people across Scotland, offering support, training and recovery for those experiencing mental health problems, addictions, homelessness and other forms of social exclusion.

Paisley, United Kingdom

Responsible for brand, marketing, digital and communications for customer-focused fintech website hosting company Unpuzzled as well as strategic input and Board counsel.

London, United Kingdom

Led and drove UK and global media and external affairs strategy for FTSE 250 and ASX 100 listed banking group CYBG PLC, delivering intergratedl internal and external communications.Disclosure Committee Member and Board adviser, responsible for key corporate strategic communications programmes and reputation management processes. Delivered industry-leading results including winning the CIPR Excellence 2016 Corporate and Business Communications award. Delivered a step-change in key measurement metrics year-on-year across a decade from brand regeneration, global financial crisis through to National Australia Bank demerger and IPO. Delivered a strong track record of industry-leading reputation management communications.

Glasgow

Head of media and Government relations in Europe for National Australia Bank Group incorporating Clydesdale bank and Yorkshire Bank in the UK

Accelerating Management Effectiveness

Ma (Hons), Economic History; Economics, Politics, 2:1

Cohen Prize for Best Honours Dissertation