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London, Gb

Defining the communication agenda to drive perception and behavioural change among stakeholders to re-position Baxi and BDR Thermea as leaders at the heart of the transition to sustainable heating.

London, United Kingdom

Integrated stakeholder engagement, brand development and change communications consultancy. Working with energy, utilities, infrastructure and other sectors to help improve or put in place new structures, narratives and campaigns to address internal and external audience needs. Recent assignments include: SSEN (DSO Action Plan and RIIO-ED2 Business Plan development), SGN (ESG strategy and RIIO-GD2 Business Plan and engagement), and a series of marketing deliverables relating to energy sector… Show more Integrated stakeholder engagement, brand development and change communications consultancy. Working with energy, utilities, infrastructure and other sectors to help improve or put in place new structures, narratives and campaigns to address internal and external audience needs. Recent assignments include: SSEN (DSO Action Plan and RIIO-ED2 Business Plan development), SGN (ESG strategy and RIIO-GD2 Business Plan and engagement), and a series of marketing deliverables relating to energy sector decarbonisation. Consulting services include: internal and change management communications, stakeholder research and community relations, corporate and strategic reporting, regulatory and political engagement, ESG/KPI development, media, channel and issues management, citizenship/corporate responsibility strategy and story integration. Additionally we provide services as a communications partner to HR - supporting diversity & inclusion strategy, recruitment and induction, EVP, culture and employee brand development. Show less

South East

Supported SGN's Regulatory, Stakeholder Engagement & Corporate Communications teams by writing and producing SGN's RIIO-GD2 regulated five-year business plan and ancillaries for Ofgem. Devised a content and campaigns strategy and deliverables to bring to life SGN's commitment to a decarbonised Britain. Drafted SGNs Annual Report and Stakeholder Engagement regulated submissions. Devised SGN's first ESG strategy and embedded relevant KPIs in the Annual Report.

London, United Kingdom

UK based award winning management consultancy working globally with a wide range of organisations, individuals and teams to reach their potential and build sustainable competitive advantage.

London, United Kingdom

Acting Head of Communication from January to May 2017, then consulting support. Developing and driving external and internal communications, public affairs and marketing communications. A hands-on role reporting to the HR Director and Chief Customer Officer, integrating the communications function with all aspects of employee and stakeholder engagement. Responsible for designing employee messaging, content, cascades and activities to improve employee engagement and collaboration in UK and US.… Show more Acting Head of Communication from January to May 2017, then consulting support. Developing and driving external and internal communications, public affairs and marketing communications. A hands-on role reporting to the HR Director and Chief Customer Officer, integrating the communications function with all aspects of employee and stakeholder engagement. Responsible for designing employee messaging, content, cascades and activities to improve employee engagement and collaboration in UK and US. Supported significant business transformation across key fleet management, customer service, and the London base move to a new office and smart workplace environment. Show less

September 2016 to January 2017, then May to August 2017: Two projects to support Linde’s EMEA Head of Communications through significant business transformation impacting 3000 employees across the region. Designing and delivering employee communications to support the launch of a newly created EMEA Healthcare BU, then working with the new BU's leadership team to define and implement a communications function to support the EMEA Healthcare business.In both cases, the scope of work… Show more September 2016 to January 2017, then May to August 2017: Two projects to support Linde’s EMEA Head of Communications through significant business transformation impacting 3000 employees across the region. Designing and delivering employee communications to support the launch of a newly created EMEA Healthcare BU, then working with the new BU's leadership team to define and implement a communications function to support the EMEA Healthcare business.In both cases, the scope of work required a responsive and dynamic approach reflecting the multi-cultural make-up of the leadership team; the diverse appetites and priorities from managers in different parts of the EMEA region, and the logistical considerations necessary for communicating to a multilingual employee community. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working with HR, divisional leadership and the Executive to design integrated internal and external communications to change the way people think about National Grid. Defined and embedded the company’s brand narrative and identity, ensuring successful integration across all UK and US channels and functions. Led work on CR strategy, company induction, employee brand and internal communications to support a transformation of the company's vision and mission. Responsible for the Annual Report &… Show more Working with HR, divisional leadership and the Executive to design integrated internal and external communications to change the way people think about National Grid. Defined and embedded the company’s brand narrative and identity, ensuring successful integration across all UK and US channels and functions. Led work on CR strategy, company induction, employee brand and internal communications to support a transformation of the company's vision and mission. Responsible for the Annual Report & Accounts document and designing the brand experience at the Company AGM. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Coordinated media performance and development of marketing communications strategies and campaigns across nine key countries; working with the various MMC business units and companies in EMEA, and interfacing with the global team in NY. • Launched and fronted a web TV risk briefing series as a marketing tool for client and prospect development around the region. Developed thought-leadership campaigns to fuel in-country activity• Led a region wide research project, using IpsosMORI to… Show more Coordinated media performance and development of marketing communications strategies and campaigns across nine key countries; working with the various MMC business units and companies in EMEA, and interfacing with the global team in NY. • Launched and fronted a web TV risk briefing series as a marketing tool for client and prospect development around the region. Developed thought-leadership campaigns to fuel in-country activity• Led a region wide research project, using IpsosMORI to measure attitudes towards risk among C-level execs in seven industry sectors. Created multiple research reports and supporting materials to help drive sales and promotion for Marsh’s industry sector practices• Established a uniform communications planning and reporting framework used across EMEA in-house and agency teams• Designed a European research project: Sphere of Influence. Used the findings to define Marsh’s external communication strategy and objectives for the EMEA region, improving focus and enhancing results. Show less

London, United Kingdom

A communications consultant to large and small technology and telecom firms during the sectors 90’s boom years. Clients included EDS, Xerox, Microsoft, IBM and Infospace, and helping brands like PWC and Shell establish niche service lines in the tech sector. I was a member of the founding team of Text 100 India and spent two years helping establish and cement Text 100's business and reputation there. Returned to the UK in 2000 as senior client lead for IBM and Deputy MD of Text 100 Ltd in… Show more A communications consultant to large and small technology and telecom firms during the sectors 90’s boom years. Clients included EDS, Xerox, Microsoft, IBM and Infospace, and helping brands like PWC and Shell establish niche service lines in the tech sector. I was a member of the founding team of Text 100 India and spent two years helping establish and cement Text 100's business and reputation there. Returned to the UK in 2000 as senior client lead for IBM and Deputy MD of Text 100 Ltd in London. • EMEA PR lead for IBM x-server product range, achieving clear positioning and consistency in approach across teams and target media• Designed and implemented a business process framework which resulted in Text 100 being awarded the industry's Consultancy Management Standard. This supported management efforts to rebuild morale, pride and productivity in the workforce following major restructuring of Text 100• Founding team member of Text100 in India, establishing a business and strong communications brand in the region, attracting global and local clients and industry recognition in the burgeoning ICT sector Show less