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London, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the delivery of IETA's communications activities.

Dhahran, Eastern, Saudi Arabia

Led the communications strategy and tactics for sustainability related initiatives. Key achievements:• Created and delivered the communications objective and strategy to launch Aramco’s first ever Sustainability Report. Involved coordinating a number of teams’ communications deliverables. • Provided strategic communications advice based on experience gained from working at an international company.

Responsible for managing key external relationships to support Shell delivering its climate target of being a Net Zero Emissions Energy Business by 2050 or sooner. Led the communications strategy and content development to explain all elements of Shell’s climate targets. Key achievements:• Managed Shell’s relationship with key climate stakeholders (inc. CDP, World Resources Institute, Transition Pathway Initiative, Science Based Target Initiative).• Led a platform involving seven… Show more Responsible for managing key external relationships to support Shell delivering its climate target of being a Net Zero Emissions Energy Business by 2050 or sooner. Led the communications strategy and content development to explain all elements of Shell’s climate targets. Key achievements:• Managed Shell’s relationship with key climate stakeholders (inc. CDP, World Resources Institute, Transition Pathway Initiative, Science Based Target Initiative).• Led a platform involving seven other energy companies to align on Energy Transition Principles. Secured support from Investor Groups. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Led Shell’s global energy transition and climate change communications and engagement strategy. Chaired Industry Association Communication Working Groups. Provided strategic communications materials and advice to Shell’s Chief Climate Change Adviser and Shell senior leadership. Project managed Shell’s response to climate-related AGM resolutions.Key achievements:• Led the delivery of the Shell Energy Transition Report and communications plan. • Chaired Industry Association… Show more Led Shell’s global energy transition and climate change communications and engagement strategy. Chaired Industry Association Communication Working Groups. Provided strategic communications materials and advice to Shell’s Chief Climate Change Adviser and Shell senior leadership. Project managed Shell’s response to climate-related AGM resolutions.Key achievements:• Led the delivery of the Shell Energy Transition Report and communications plan. • Chaired Industry Association Communication Working Groups. • Coordinated and implemented Shell’s communications plans for climate change related announcements.• Composed high quality briefings for senior executives’ external engagements covering climate change issues. Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Delivered a strategic communication plan to secure majority stakeholder agreement to the Brent Decommissioning project. Engaged key external stakeholder groups (Government, NGOs, industry, think-tanks, and academics) to shape Shell's communications materials. Briefed senior internal stakeholders on the views of external stakeholders. Key achievements:• Secured majority stakeholder acceptance of Shell's decommissioning proposals.• Line manager and led a multi-functional virtual team… Show more Delivered a strategic communication plan to secure majority stakeholder agreement to the Brent Decommissioning project. Engaged key external stakeholder groups (Government, NGOs, industry, think-tanks, and academics) to shape Shell's communications materials. Briefed senior internal stakeholders on the views of external stakeholders. Key achievements:• Secured majority stakeholder acceptance of Shell's decommissioning proposals.• Line manager and led a multi-functional virtual team of 10 people to deliver communications materials for stakeholder engagements. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Enhanced and protected Shell’s financial value from a regulatory perspective. Advised colleagues how to plan andf approach engagements with the regulator. Launched and coordinated an advocacy campaign and received a Special Recognition Award.Key achievements• Responded to numerous government consultations.• Led Shell’s engagements with the UK Energy Ministry.• Chaired and transformed a Brussels based industry association.• Led engagements with the EU Commission, and MEPs.

London, United Kingdom

Advised senior management on communication and stakeholder engagement strategies.Key achievements:• Communications lead which secured public and private project finance.• Advised senior management on sustainability issues associated with sensitive projects

London, United Kingdom

Nominated to receive a Civil Service Award in 2007 for leading the UK Government’s internal handling and coordination of a sensitive energy project. Special mention was made of the accurate assessment of the political, environmental and social issues for Ministers’ consideration. Represented the UK at Board Committee meetings, country strategy workshops and information sessions. The UK shaped important work strands and improved EBRD’s effectiveness.

London, United Kingdom

Performed roles working with police training centres, juvenile offenders, Ministers' private offices and police preformance.