Developed corporate comms strategy in support of firm’s growth plans; shifted team operating model from marcomms to corporate affairs; brought structure and discipline to handling of international crises and issues in 33 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and India; managed and rejuvenated team of 15 in Canada, UK, USA and Ireland.

Developed and currently managing multi-country communications programme encompassing media relations, events, third party stakeholders and production of collateral against backdrop of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Conducted audit of existing comms function, developed outline comms strategy and corporate narrative, proposed resourcing solution.

Steered communications through successful £2.3bn merger with Ladbrokes and complex CMA process, led public affairs programme, handled financial communications with media around results; reported to CEO.

Revitalised communications team and reset strategy, reported to customer director.

Mutual joint venture co-owned by Equiniti, Cabinet Office and its employees. Administers Civil Service Pension Scheme for 1.5 million members. Reported to CEO.Audited communication function, established protocols, overhauled social media strategy, drew up crisis preparedness plan, devised stakeholder engagement proposal, and led search for and recruited full-time replacement as comms director.

Led internal and external corporate communications through successful defence against hostile takeover bid from Carillion, reporting to Chief Corporate Officer. Global role.

The Whitehall & Industry Group (WIG) enables cross-sector learning and helps to improve understanding of how the public, private and voluntary sectors can work better together. Established in 1984, WIG's charitable purpose is to build understanding and co-operation between the public, private and not-for-profit sectors for the greater public good – a nation better governed, business better informed and society better served. WIG does this by through events, seminars, secondments and exchanges and leadership programmes.

Led Reed Elsevier's government policy efforts in South America, Eastern Europe and the Scandinavian region.

Led external and internal corporate communications, reporting to group CEO. Global role.

Managed Unilever’s reputation in the UK. Served on Unilever UK executive committee. Reported to UK Chairman.

Managed corporate reputation and internal communications across nine markets.

Set and directed all aspects of London First’s communications strategy. Member of executive management team. Reported to CEO

Joined graduate training scheme and specialised in public affairs, media relations and issues management for range of national and international clients.