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London, England, United Kingdom

Manage a portfolio of 29 magazines, multiple bookazines, 2 websites, and internal and external syndication teams. My role demands collaboration with internal functional teams and across international territories to control costs, develop ideas and maximise revenues. Responsible for the development of an empowered and high performing team, which together has grown market share and revenues in challenging market conditions. A passion for innovation and growth has enabled me to drive digital transformation and develop new products, partnerships, and revenue streams.

The mental wellbeing media platform for parents of little ones. With 1 in 5 women will experience a perinatal mental health issue, Motherdom aims to reach as many mums as possible and give them hope, inspiration and motivation from other women’s stories.

London, United Kingdom

Positive News is the magazine for good journalism about the good things that are happening. It is a pioneer of 'constructive journalism' - a new approach in the media, which is about rigorous and relevant journalism that is focused on progress, possibility, and solutions.I work within the organisation to grow its reach, impact and revenues across all areas including digital, retail, partnerships, subscriptions and memberships.

A revolutionary new publication dedicated to the health of the mind. As well as providing invaluable information, Mindset is also a platform for opinion and debate, with up-to-date news of research and development, and a place where you can share your personal experiences with others. Only by working together we will truly revolutionise the way we think and feel about mental wellbeing, give it the status it deserves, and go a long way towards helping remove the taboos and stigmas that still surround it.

London, United Kingdom

Helping publishers to define and achieve their sales, marketing and business development objectives.I utilise over 20 years of experience and expertise in newspaper and magazine publishing to execute on strategy, enable growth and support revenue generation: - Diversification of revenue channels - Digital distribution - Direct sales - Sales and Marketing Strategy - Website redesign - Subscriptions - Membership & engagement

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

In a challenging industry successfully developed new avenues for sales growth, finding and utilising emerging technologies and channels and developing strong and mutually beneficial partnerships.Responsible for creating and delivering the sales and retail marketing strategy for The Independent, Independent on Sunday and i newspapers. Managed key accounts, devising and negotiating joint business plans with major retailers, including Tesco, Co-op and WHSmith.Devised and delivered the brand activation strategy for the i newspaper stimulating interest, trial and loyalty.Lead a team of field and office based staff, working across channels and through the vertical, to achieve sales targets.Accountable for cost and revenue targets across the brands.Devised the merchandising and field sales team strategy.Developed distribution strategy at airports & hotels.Managed the subscriptions function for all Independent print and digital titles.

London, United Kingdom

Postgraduate Certificate, Journalism Innovation And Leadership, Distinction

Professional Diploma In Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business And Marketing, 2:1