Direct thought leadership, media relations strategy and engagement for the world’s leading environmental disclosure system, working with more than 740 financial institutions to engage companies, cities and regions to understand their environmental impacts, carbon reduction and means of safeguarding biodiversity. Work in collaboration with industry experts on reporting, data analysis and design of omni-channel campaigns to showcase critical climate action narratives and policy. Support executive communications for all program experts, formulating digital content, public appearances, podcast interviews and media coverage with top-teir outlets and trades. Advise on crisis and reputational scenarios.

Delivered strategic counsel to companies and non-profit organizations (United States, Europe, Asia and Africa) on strategic communications, thought leadership, integrated marketing, ESG and business development. Designed marketing campaigns for both companies and the European Commission; developed digital content; prepared speeches, articles for publication and podcasts; and advised on organizational restructurings.

Privileged to have worked closely with global teams driving key initiatives for women's financial inclusion globally. Revamped the MarCom platform and introduced internal processes; developed and executed a comms advocacy strategy to turn complex concepts into compelling narratives reflecting social impact and financial solutions for women, including topics such as Gender Lens Investing, financial literacy, AI/ML gender bias and consumer protection. Managed executive visibility and thought leadership for President & CEO, COO and head of Asset Management Capital Fund, driving content development (blogs, white papers, annual reports), media relations, digital marketing and social media.

Designed and managed an integrated global communications platform to advance EWI's brand identity; broadeed awareness of the organization’s programmatic work (Track II Diplomacy, cybersecurity) and value proposition; and increase visibility with target audiences (business community, government, academia) .Strategic CommunicationsAdvised CEO and COO across four program areas on defining external relations activities and thought leadership efforts. Developed communication tools (podcasts, website content, marketing materials, video products, blog posts, etc.) to drive visibility initiatives, that map to a defined digital/social media strategy. Responsible for internal communications, crisis planning and reporting to the Board of Directors. Media RelationsManaged press relations globally, establishing relationships with media and securing qualified opportunities for engagement. Responsible for all content creation and preparation of talking points, briefings, media training, etc. New Business DevelopmentLiaised with the Development Team to ensure alignment of communication efforts with fundraising initiatives. Developed/reviewed grant submissions and funding proposals with a variety of international foundations and funding sources.

In July 2006, I set out on my own as a private consultant to a range of companies, trade associations and organizations. As a consultant, I was retained by leading global brands (e.g., Microsoft, Unisys, Deutsche Bank, Vodafone) to provide diverse services focusing on corporate communications; public affairs; executive visibility; internal communications; media relations; crisis communications; new business development; and writing services towards the production of corporate messaging, marketing materials, social media content, speeches, by-lined articles, and RFPs.My professional engagements saw me on location supporting specific issues for a range of clients, including the following:In New York: Deutsche Bank - GSK Biologicals - Unisys - Thrive.com - Microsoft - ASmallWorldIn Brussels: European Commission - Microsoft - GSM Association - Vodafone - CEFIC - EGBAIn London: FIA Institute (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) - Formula One Management - Lotus Cars - Formula 1 Grands Prix - Aspire Academy - Trina SolarIn 2008-2009, I was posted in Brussels, Belgium managing the office of a public affairs consultancy, supporting the communication needs of companies and trade associations vis-à-vis the European Institutions. In 2009-2011, I was based in London engaged on a range of assignments, including corporate communications, sports marketing, sponsorship, and media engagement.

Responsible for overseeing a team that drove Microsoft’s “Citizenship” platform across EMEA. This included developing and executing a host of projects that emphasized the company’s international CSR efforts in the areas of fostering technology access, advancing the knowledge economy in developing nations, Internet safety, and promoting sustainability measures through the adoption of ICT. In addition, as my efforts were closely aligned with the company’s executive office, I developed means by which to enhance the executive profile for the President of Microsoft International, and President of EMEA. My responsibilities included preparing the media strategy for senior level engagement at events such as the World Economic Forum at Davos and the United Nations’ World Summit on Information Society (WSIS).

Provided strategic counsel regarding corporate positioning and reputation management; crisis preparedness; issues management and internal communications for a range of companies spanning North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Client issues included litigations, corporate restructurings, management transitions, and M&As, among others.Formulated comprehensive communications plans for internal and external stakeholder audiences; presentations for public speaking engagements; confirmed measurement tools (KPIs); developed media policies; managed media relations and delivered client media training. International clients represented the following industries: financial services; healthcare; manufacturing; technology; telecommunications; consumer products and services; sports; and food/beverage.

Based in Warsaw, assessed policy measures for local government initiatives on the basis of best practice models from Western Europe. Designed multidisciplinary projects addressing technology transfer and innovation in cooperation with the European Union. Organized workshops, media events, and prepared promotional materials for clients making investments in the Polish market.

Responsible for providing strategic counsel and support to the President of a multinational think-tank; oversaw the daily administration of the Executive Office; served as liaison with the Board of Directors, and constituents from the public and private sectors in Europe, CEE and North America.Researched and reported on political and economic developments within eastern Europe including EU enlargement; and organized an international economic task forces.