Managing Director in FTI Consulting’s Strategic Communications division, I specialise in devising, leading and implementing international government relations strategies across a broad range of sectors - from FMCGs to energy firms to privately-held businesses operating in distressed markets. My work has included spells working in a consultancy capacity and embedded in in-house teams.A recognised expert in international affairs, I have a particular specialism in delivering intricate client engagement and intelligence-gathering strategies in the Eastern Europe and CIS, the MENEAT and Americas regions supported by a diverse range of business and governmental contacts. FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,200 employees located in 26 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. FTI combines deep financial, forensic, economic, technology and communications experience with extensive industry expertise throughout the world. We have a unique integration of talent serving clients among the top bank holding companies, top law firms and top Fortune 100 companies.The Strategic Communications segment designs and executes communications strategies for clients managing financial, regulatory and reputational challenges. For more than 25 years, we have served as trusted advisers to management teams and Boards seeking to seize opportunities, manage crises, navigate market disruptions, articulate their brand, stake a competitive position and preserve their permission to operate.

Director of a small property company specialising in the purchase, renovation and rental of residential properties in Greater Manchester and Teesside.

Elected councillor on the London Borough of Wandsworth representing Balham & Clapham South ward.

Appointed by the Department to provide an additional level of overview, scrutiny and public assurance for public appointments made by BEIS. Assisted, as part of a panel of three, in the selection of:* The Chairman of Companies House, the body that incorporates and dissolves limited companies in the United Kingdom, examines and store company information and makes information available to the public (November 2022-).* The Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council, the body that regulate auditors, accountants and actuaries, and sets the UK's Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes (November-December 2021).* Members of HM Government’s Regulatory Policy Committee, the body charged with bringing an external perspective on how regulatory proposals from government can impact businesses and civil society organisations (July-November 2021).

Nirj Deva MEPMember of the Development and Foreign Affairs CommitteeMember of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific - European Union Joint Parliamentary AssemblyRapporteur on the EU Development budget