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I am a strategic marketing and communications leader and advisor with over 25 years experience in stakeholder and issues management, change and transformation, brand experience, and innovation. My adaptability, perspective, and insight stem from extensive work across multi-faceted professional services, human services, not-for-profits, social enterprises, government, and start-ups.I assist executives and teams in navigating new directions or changes, managing stakeholder value, and mitigating risks in complex situations. I have consistently delivered strategic marketing and communications outcomes essential for organizational growth, brand experience, and risk management. Boards and Executives trust me to lead stakeholder and issues management through complex and emerging situations; and develop innovative solutions to drive strategic priorities.I have held three long-term roles in medium-sized businesses experiencing rapid growth or transformation. In these roles, I matured marketing and communications capabilities and collaborated with stakeholders to activate strategic projects or introduce new methodologies. These long-term positions, combined with several complex project assignments, have broadened my knowledge and enriched my life experience.In a recent long-term role as CXO at Help Enterprises, I transformed the brand experience for stakeholders and employees. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, I contributed my expertise to navigating various changes to funding programs and services, balancing stakeholder interests with long-term sustainability. I achieved this with a small, highly engaged team and a network of specialist advisors.I am keen to speak with organisations about strategic communications, stakeholder and issues management, change, and transformation projects. I also like to take on ‘out of the box’ challenges that might not have a natural ‘home’ in an organisation but need creative thinking, an analytical mind, and strong stakeholder management to develop solutions and connect the parts!P.S. My background photo of the pumpkin on the pier is not AI generated (although I don't mind using AI tools). I took this photo on Naoshima Island in Japan. The appearance of the pumpkin started the transformation of the island into something new. A must visit for lovers of contemporary art, islands and Japan!

Listed skills include Strategic Communications, Project Management, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, and 23 others.