I'm a good-humoured communications leader and event consultant with direct experience in B2B and B2C comms, critical incident and crisis communications, internal comms and brand transformation projects, press office operations, media relations, event production and programming, and strategic counsel projects. Work

Tortoise Media, a start-up founded by James Harding, former editor of The Times and Director of BBC News, specialises in delivering slower, wiser news through written, audio, and live event content. The organisation collaborates in the production of the KITE Festival, an annual two-day event in Oxfordshire, drawing 7,000 attendees. Additionally, Tortoise curates high-level business forums in partnership with the Rothschild Foundation.+ Orchestrated a live content strategy resulting in a membership growth of 150,000+ within two years.+ Managed Tortoise's vibrant programme of live events, contributing to 8-10 events per week at its London newsroom and various venues nationwide.+ Led a team of bookers and technical experts, successfully delivering an extensive portfolio of public and private (sponsored) events.+ Contributed compelling written features and culture reviews to the daily Sensemaker newsletter (Weekend and Culture editions) and the Tortoise Quarterly magazine.+ Provided strategic guidance for partner/sponsored content, collaborating with prominent brands such as BP, Santander, Deloitte, BlackRock, CBI, Multiverse, and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation.+ I devised pilot events and shows that went on to become regular fixtures of the Tortoise calendar, including The News Meeting Live, Tortoise Lates and The News Review.+ Played a key role in planning and executing the 'Ideas' programme at the KITE Festival.

Unruly, a digital advertising platform with 18 offices worldwide, underwent a transformation from social media analysis to online video advertising after being acquired by News UK in 2015.+ Formulated and executed the global communications strategy for Unruly, overseeing a team of five regional leads (US, Singapore, Australia, Germany, and Nordics), in addition to managing the global/UK team based in London.+ Liaised with Rupert Murdoch and Rebekah Brooks' office for key appearances and major projects. + Produced the 'Future of AI' event, with will.i.am and LJ Rich for Atom Bank. + Orchestrated a comprehensive post-acquisition employee engagement and training framework on a global scale, integrating live events and published material.+ Developed and implemented a detailed calendar of editorial and media content to facilitate product launches, updates, and showcase key talent globally.+ Established and executed effective crisis management protocols, including strategies for employee safeguarding.

+ Content Genius Award Winner, 2015/16: Recognised for outstanding contributions in content creation.+ Produced award-winning content programmes at Cannes Lions, Dubai Lynx, and Eurobest.+ Successfully launched Lions Entertainment in 2016, an awards and content programme catering to the entertainment production community.+ Redeveloped the Lions Press Centre operation to enhance journalist engagement with speaker and awards programmes, streamlining communication processes and converting manual procedures to more efficient online methods.+ Oversaw the global announcement of the largest reorganisation in Lions history.+ Coordinated appearances of Ban Ki-moon, Kim Kardashian, Sir Martin Sorrell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ridley Scott

+ Held Editorial and PR roles producing a digital magazine for the International Herald Tribune Luxury and Fashion conferences in Rome (2012) and Singapore (2013).+ Managed presentations and exhibition presence at various industry events, including Internet Week, Digital Shoreditch, Restaurant Show, Hotelympia, Professional Beauty, Ad:tech, and the Independent Hotel Show.+ Chaired 'Content Strategies and Media Relations' at the IABC Gift of Communication conference.+ Previously, as a Reporter/Producer at C Squared/Festival of Media, a global media awards and conference program, I launched the Festival's online creative media database, CREAM, and developed discussion agendas for global and regional editions.+ Commencing my career at Windmill Publishing as an Associate Editor/Publishing Manager, I contributed to Pink Paper and BOYZ magazine, London's leading gay scene weekly focusing on LGBTQ+ community events.