Communications expert specialising in the promotion and protection of sport-orientated brands, properties, organisations, and individuals. For the past five years I have been working as an independent consultant working with a roster of retained clients, plus ad-hoc projects, and freelance roles for the likes of PUMA, The FA, New Zealand Rugby, and viagogo.My background is in delivering multi-market integrated consumer and corporate campaigns for media companies, rights owners, NGOs, and brands, involving some of the world’s best-known sport and entertainment properties, personalities, and events. Significant international experience working on integrated campaigns promoting global events - including Olympic Games, UEFA Champions League, Formula 1, The Ryder Cup, and tennis’ Grand Slams - across multiple platforms, markets and media. Having worked for multinational companies and independent agencies, I'm equally adept at at understanding the challenges and partnering with Founders of start-ups and scale-ups, or C-suite within larger organisations.Published author and media commentator on sports marketing and communications issues. In addition to my communications and marketing experience, I have developed a broad network of contacts across the sports industry that enables me to add value to my partnerships over and above core deliverables. Communications Strategy & Planning | Integrated Campaigns | Media Relations (UK & International) | Press Office & Proactive PR | Media Operations & Events | Crisis Communication & Reputation Management | Copywriting & Editing | Talent Publicity | Content Creation & Multimedia Storytelling | Social Media Strategy