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An energetic and driven communications professional with a strong FTSE 100/250 company and government track record. Trusted adviser, spokesperson and representative for the Board and Executive Management Committee, who brings the external perspective into the room, and capitalises on how business, government, the media and the market connect in a digital world. An expert on government, Whitehall and regulators, who understands how Ministers, officials and regulatory bodies operate and their outlook. A creative and intelligent strategist, who links up investor relations, corporate communications, internal communications and engagement, social media/websites and corporate responsibility/ESG to deliver one clear narrative to all audiences. An adaptable, dynamic, determined and resilient professional who is a natural relationship builder, collaborator and team leader, with a strong professional network.International, EMEA and UK communications expertise for regulated companies, including insurance, fund management, retail banking, private banking, and investment platforms. Government communications and public affairs expertise gained at HM Treasury, Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and Department of Work & Pensions. Responsible at Vanquis Banking Group for sustainability and making the Group carbon neutral, and delivering the Group's award winning corporate responsibility/ESG programme through the Vanquis Banking Group Foundation. Areas of expertise: external and internal communications strategy - including reputation management, corporate and financial PR, public affairs, media relations, M&A, social media/websites, employee engagement/internal communications, crisis and transformation/change communications, corporate & social responsibility, sustainability/ESG and investor relations experience - Results presentation production, CEO speech writing, RNS corporate calendar production and investor meeting attendance with CEO, CFO and Chair. Recognised in the PR Week Power Book 2017 and 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Listed skills include Crisis Communications, Social Media, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, and 18 others.