I have more than 20 years’ experience of corporate, financial and B2B communications programmes for global companies. I have a proven track record of leading multinational teams and managing diverse PR campaign across multiple geographic regions - targeting the aerospace, defence, maritime, oil & gas, rail, security, and space sectors.I am effective at building relationships with key media; I have established contacts in national and international press, broadcast, business media, trade titles, and online news.I am able to take complex and sometimes highly technical information – from engineers, scientists and other specialists – and to communicate it via clear and simple messages that connect with key stakeholders. I have strong writing and editing skills, and have led the development of thought leadership content.I have represented the communications function at the highest levels within my organisations – regularly working with and reporting to the CEO and senior management, and taking an active role in external relations boards with non-exec directors and other senior advisers. I have also represented my company at industry lobby groups and joint industry-government initiatives.I have significant experience of crisis management, both in terms of preparation (such as pre-approved Lines To Take and Q&As) and in real-time response; this has included highly sensitive issues.Specialties: Corporate, financial and B2B communications; strategy planning and implementation; message creation; media relations; industry analysts relations; international PR programmes; agency management and evaluation; crisis management; global sponsorship management.