Working with the internal communications team and the Group Head of Executive Development to create influential and people impacting campaigns, and leadership communications, across BT. Key projects and achievements - Designed and project managed an online intranet site to launch BT’s new brand identity for 100,000 employees globally. Built to bring together key information, distil complex messages into an easy to understand format, and enable employees to join conversations about the new direction of the business- Communications lead on a CEO sponsored, culturally disruptive leadership programme to align top 120 leaders across BT with new leadership approach- Design and deployment of senior leaders on-boarding programme aligned with company values and showcasing the best of BT- Selected as a BT ‘One Voice’ trainer to deliver tone of voice training to internal delegates and act as brand ambassador

Handling trade, regional and local media relations in the UK to protect and enhance the AkzoNobel brand--and its key UK daughter brands--through campaigns to promote the company’s reputation drivers: innovation, sustainability and Human Cities. Key projects and achievements - Worked closely with the Global Public Affairs team, ExCo members and relevant agencies to strengthen government stakeholder relations to build the reputation of AkzoNobel- Communications lead for the launch of a €12 million innovation campus at a UK site to strengthen innovation capability and showcase commitment to the UK after the referendum vote - Played an important role during a protracted hostile takeover attempt on the firm helping to create a successfully compelling defence again the proposed deal

AkzoNobel had a €15million plus sponsorship of a team in the 2017-18 edition of the Volvo Ocean Race. I supported with creative media outreach, event management and employee engagement. Key projects and achievements - Used the sponsorship to create a strategic communication platform for the UK to drive internal pride and break down silos; thus enabling a common company culture in the region- Connected the VOR activation and the main daughter brand in the UK, Dulux, through a multi-channel campaign to increase recognition of both brands externally using Dulux’s social media accounts with over 7 million followers - Event management including media relations and crisis communications support at the race stopovers. Media story mining resulted in a variety of coverage including a ‘live to the boat’ segment in the Southern Ocean to BBC breakfast news on Christmas morning 2017

Responsible for all internal communication channels in the business area as well as leading the implementation of a new AkzoNobel brand strategy. Key projects and achievements - Design and deployment of a senior executive communication App to break down silos between the leadership community and equip them with key information to enable them to champion the change in direction for the business- Devised a new format for business area wide webcasts for senior leaders to deliver messages to 18,000 global employees. These changes were positively received by 86% of employees - Led online and offline employees through a substantial restructuring of the company with a change management strategy to improve engagement and increase two way communication

Internal and external communications responsibilities including media relations strategy and engagement, and the development of the business’ social media strategy. Event management internally and externally as well as senior leaders communications business partnering.Key projects and achievements - Crisis communications lead for the business globally including crisis preparedness training and strategic support during incidents- Creation of quarterly internal company magazine to engage offline employees

Responsible for new business development, project management between the various departments and clients, devising PR and Marketing strategies and brand identities creation.

Worked with the MD to develop overall company strategy and supported with an integrated marketing and public relations strategy including branding strategy.

Developed PR and Marketing strategies for clients, writing and distributing press releases, event planning and coordination of third party suppliers.

Controlled entertainment and press conferences during match days, managed media enquiries during confidential transfer window and general media office tasks.