A boutique communications agency providing strategic and practical advice and support to a range of clients on corporate communications matters including public relations, investor relations, marketing, crisis management, corporate positioning and messaging and content creation

- Developed and implemented the Group’s corporate communications strategy, covering investor relations, media relations and ESG- Managed the creation of corporate material, including presentations, regulatory announcements, financial results and reports, quarterly MD&As, annual Sustainability Report, Q&As, dual-language website, briefing notes, video and photography, tender documents, newsletters, social media, ToRs, information memoranda and papers, policies and reports- Key point of contact with external stakeholders (current & potential institutions, private equity, High Net Worth, development finance institutions, retail, debt providers, buy-side and sell-side analysts, media, NGOs, advisors)- Aided CFO in developing a KPI dashboard, new financial model, and analyses and reports- Principal point of contact and manager of Due Diligence process, “KYC”, and information requests from potential investors, lenders, and advisors- Organised and ran deal and non-deal roadshows, investor meetings and site visits to remote sites in the Congo.- Targeted future equity and debt financing sources and non-organic growth opportunities. Lead role in $50m debt financing and c$100m equity fundraising- Supported corporate strategy through proactive and reactive media relations, investor relations, ESG communications, operational communications, internal communications, and communications surrounding special projects- Company spokesperson and trainer and adviser to Board and senior management- Worked closely with and provided support/guidance to the CEO, CFO, and senior team. Attendee at Board, ESG Committee and Audit Committee- Lead on reputation and crisis management, including strategy development, planning, messaging, and implementation.

February 2007 to June 2010: Director of City & Corporate Public RelationsJune 2010 to August 2012: Director of Investor Relations