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Founder and Managing Partner at ANCORED, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Responsible for the firm’s overall strategy and leadership. ANCORED is a data-driven strategic communication firm deploying AI and Big Data to meet our clients' complex challenges. We combine quantitative and qualitative analysis to offer world-class reputation management, crisis management, public relations and political campaigns. What sets ANCORED apart is how we leverage data to inform targeted, measured, and imaginative communication strategies aimed to unlock our clients’ full potential. www.ancored.se Be sure to like our LinkedIn page and learn more about the exciting things happening at ANCORED!

Milan

Florence Area, Italy

Designed and established Leadership Training Program at School of Transnational Governance. Currently (2021) engaged with Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies in designing Gulf Security initiative in higher education partnerships.

Oxford, Uk

Managing Director at Oxford Analytica, based at company headquarters in Oxford, England. Member of Global Leadership Team. Lead the firm's client engagements throughout EMEA. Head marketing, brand and communications functions for Oxford Analytica as it enables the world’s leading organizations, corporations and governments to navigate complex global environments that impact strategy, policy, operations and investments.

Kearney, Nebraska

Senior international officer for the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). Lead UNK’s strategic engagement in international affairs. Responsible for the university’s expanded focus on international strategy, fundraising for international initiatives, international student recruitment, study abroad and development of institutional partnerships worldwide.Direct and oversee UNK’s Office of Study Abroad, UNK’s renowned English Language Institute, the Office of International Admissions and Immigration Services, International Student Services and the university’s International Outreach and Engagement Programs, working with the leadership of all Schools and Colleges and university services.Graduate Lecturer, MBA, Department of Management http://journalstar.com/niche/neighborhood-extra/una-chapter-presents-awards-to-les-marilyn-mcnabb/article_aa094c3a-52f9-55f9-bcab-0653b4f4cbc3.htmlhttp://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/learn-about-global-issues-at-world-affairs-conference/article_c99c1ffb-23d5-5a0d-87d2-d6596b61616e.html http://www.nbcneb.com/content/news/UNK-shows-support-for-international-students-412232123.html http://www.kearneyhub.com/opinions/hubopinion/world-affairs-event-brings-chance-to-go-global/article_06c909e7-29c0-5603-89d3-dbdf46908096.html http://www.unk.edu/international/_files/newsletters/may-2016-unk-global-news.pdf http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/former-nato-staffer-to-lead-international-efforts-at-unk/article_0e0ec860-7c99-11e4-944d-0be1297c544c.html http://unknews.unk.edu/2016/03/10/unk-enters-partnership-with-american-university-in-middle-east/

Global corporate and higher education strategist for Weber Shandwick. Focus on international strategic communications, global public affairs, crisis communications and issues management, stakeholder engagement, government relations, partnerships and multi-sectoral CSR as core platforms for sustaining and enhancing corporate reputation and corporate brand. Clients include leaders in private sector (major multinationals), global public sector and international higher education. Lead company's global higher education practice. Clients include leadership of major universities worldwide: North and South America, Europe, Middle East, Asia.Currently teaching MA International Communications at Milan's IULM: University of Languages and the Sciences of Communication. Previously Adjunct Professorships at Georgetown School of Foreign Service; American University School of International Service; Johns Hopkins SAIS.

Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Strategic Communications ServicesEnhanced understanding and support for the Alliance and its mission amongst key stakeholders. Introduced new digital technology to Alliance Headquarters and worldwide operations and reshaped NATO’s largest civilian technology funding program, Science for Peace and Security

Group Director Corporate ReputationResponsible for the development and execution of global corporate reputation strategy for the Coca-Cola system, integrating sustainable growth with social, environmental and business reputation leadership. Led corporate brand marketing, issues mgmt, CSR & supply chain sustainability and initiated corporate public/private platforms, including global alliance with WWF

Basel

Head of Global Public Affairs and Govt RelationsLed issues management, crisis communications, government relations, CSR and stakeholder programs for leading global agribusiness; coordinated EU govt. and regulatory affairs; forged public/private alliances with IGOs and civil society; led company participation in International Assessment of Science and Technology for Development; stewarded social, labor, health and environmental issues; led company participation in global industry association; and led business-to-business collaboration throughout the food-and-agriculture value chain

Successfully launched the corporation’s first CSR program and led the company’s community engagement in Nigeria, designing and managing sustainable partnerships between ExxonMobil, the World Bank and civil society on social and environmental issues. He also co-led ExxonMobil’s public health initiatives, including global HIV/AIDS policy and programs.

Washington Dc

Led international development for the university and established new universities, campuses and programs in the Middle East, China, Brazil, Europe, Asia and Africa, directing five-year strategic plan for global engagement. • Managed university’s first major overseas undertaking, the design, establishment & management of the American University of Sharjah, UAE, founded by HH The Ruler of Sharjah. • Devised, identified and managed global opportunities for faculty and students and global higher educational products, including dual & global degrees with China, Japan, UK. • Supported faculty international research and development; co-designed interdisciplinary programs on global issues; launched & raised funds.• Directed global marketing and international policies and programs.

Washington Dc

Led strategic communication, media relations and public policy for World Bank's private sector arm. including:• Successful media positioning of IFC, in particular CEO , & new financial products worldwide;• Formation & management, integration global media team with positive coverage in all regions; initiated and executed stakeholder engagement with NGOs, IGOs on environmental & social issues•

Geneva, New York, Washington, Dc

Managed external relations, communications and UN System Coordination for the UN Secretary General; Chief of Staff UN Geneva, including Human Rights Programs; Chief of Staff to Sadruddin Aga Khan for Iraq Humanitarian Assistance program. Directed Congressional and US/UN relations as head of the UN Office in Washington, D.C. Led UN electoral assistance missions. Advocate for UN Reform, various publications and articles e.g. Cato Institute, Washington Times.

New York, London, Vienna

UK Permanent Mission to the UN; Foreign and Commonwealth Office, London, Western European Department, relations with Italy, Scandinavia and Switzerland; British Embassy, Vienna, Chancery (Political Affairs) Second Secretary: also Press Attaché & Embassy Spokesman.

Ma, Ba, English Language And Literature

University Beddington Prize winner 1st class "congratulatory first" honors degree

S, A, O Levels.

Activities and Societies: Richards Gold Medal for academic achievement