Nigel Edwards Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Ashford, Kent

Leader, Manager & Strategy Communications - Consultancy services.Recently worked with global companies through to medium-sized family owned business in a range of industry sectors including pharmaceuticals, construction and oil & gas.Dedicated to, and passionate about, improving the performance and effectiveness of individuals, leaders, teams and organisations.

Germany

Internal Communication specialistFace-to-face conversations to create employee engagement, Authentic leader communications, strategic narrative and storytelling; Creating and nurturing company ambassadors

Uk

London, United Kingdom

Developed and supported CEO's 'first 100 days' plan;Developed and implemented plan to communicate financial results, including a new company strategy;Conducted internal communication audit and developed an internal communication framework to align and drive business performance;Established a planning framework incorporating sites worldwide; Re-focused channel matrix to establish regular and consistent, manager-led face-to-face communication chain; re-designed intranet and… Show more Developed and supported CEO's 'first 100 days' plan;Developed and implemented plan to communicate financial results, including a new company strategy;Conducted internal communication audit and developed an internal communication framework to align and drive business performance;Established a planning framework incorporating sites worldwide; Re-focused channel matrix to establish regular and consistent, manager-led face-to-face communication chain; re-designed intranet and implemented an executive visibility programme;Working closely with business leaders and HR partners, supported company re-organisation with communication toolkit for leaders; Led, managed and developed capabilities of IC team. Show less

Surrey

Responsible for Internal Communication for the Pfizer Primary Care Business Unit - Europe & Canada - Approx 4,500 employees. Also, cross Pfizer Change Communication projects across Europe. Achievement highlights include:In collaboration with global and regional HR partners, developed the Unit's people and culture strategy, including a new Employee Value Proposition;Used ‘anecdote circles’ to conduct research, gain insights and take action to engage Regional sales force and… Show more Responsible for Internal Communication for the Pfizer Primary Care Business Unit - Europe & Canada - Approx 4,500 employees. Also, cross Pfizer Change Communication projects across Europe. Achievement highlights include:In collaboration with global and regional HR partners, developed the Unit's people and culture strategy, including a new Employee Value Proposition;Used ‘anecdote circles’ to conduct research, gain insights and take action to engage Regional sales force and improve business results;Created and managed an effective Regional ‘Change Champions’ network to implement a ‘peer-to-peer’ culture change programme ins Europe and Canada to help employee understand regional strategies and establish new ways of working critical to delivering business results. Gained buy-in from regional leadership team, equipped ‘champions network’ with storytelling techniques and maintained support through regular face-to-face and webcast events;Developed and implemented a personal and visible communication plan for Regional President;Pioneered use of employee generated video content to maintain engagement during a transformation programme, ie re-structuring, headcount reduction, etc;Led project team to deliver several major pan-European summit events; Built and maintained a network of communicators across 16 European countries. Developed and implemented an end-to-end, 9 month communication plan to support the re-structuring of Pfizer across Europe. Show less

Basel, Switzerland

c3,000 employees in Europe, US and Asia.Transformed communication from a series of ad-hoc activities to a strategically-oriented, planned and co-ordinated programme with an established communication infrastructure - including a web-platform, visible leadership and knowledge sharing;Personal communication coaching and counsel of Board member;Promoted a learning environment to ensure communicators' skills matched the business' evolving demands;Partnered with HR to deliver an… Show more c3,000 employees in Europe, US and Asia.Transformed communication from a series of ad-hoc activities to a strategically-oriented, planned and co-ordinated programme with an established communication infrastructure - including a web-platform, visible leadership and knowledge sharing;Personal communication coaching and counsel of Board member;Promoted a learning environment to ensure communicators' skills matched the business' evolving demands;Partnered with HR to deliver an integrated People Agenda;Ensured message alignment and consistency across Research sites in Europe, Asia and USA. Show less

Sandwich, Kent

Approx 3,000 employees.Developed communication strategies in support of two major acquisitions and co-ordinated planning and implementation with national, regional and global teams;Within a new global matrix management structure, initiated and led a programme to adopt collaborative behaviours;Introduced the concept of employee engagement and conducted research which was used to drive a leadership team action plan; Established a process to promote dialogue;Managed and… Show more Approx 3,000 employees.Developed communication strategies in support of two major acquisitions and co-ordinated planning and implementation with national, regional and global teams;Within a new global matrix management structure, initiated and led a programme to adopt collaborative behaviours;Introduced the concept of employee engagement and conducted research which was used to drive a leadership team action plan; Established a process to promote dialogue;Managed and developed a team of 4 with a culture of continuous improvement and personal growth; Show less

Bracknell, Berkshire

Approx. 15, 000 employees worldwide.Developed and implemented numerous integrated internal and external communication plans to support acquisitions and disposals, Joint Ventures, consortia (eg Camelot) and Strategic Alliances;Organised and managed CEO road shows;Acted as a spokesperson for Group;Created and managed corporate sponsorship of disability sport;Managed team of 8 and budget

Post Graduate Diploma, Internal Communication Management

Social Science, Social Sciences

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