Communications Director and Head of Major Donor Fundraising for the Charity Navy Wings preserving the Nation's Naval Aviation heritage.Widely recognised as a leading strategic communications specialist with a wealth of experience in high level policy arenas in the military and the media including NATO media spokesman in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2006, Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy Media Operations Branch (1991-96) and Communications Director for the Centenary of Naval Aviation in… Show more Communications Director and Head of Major Donor Fundraising for the Charity Navy Wings preserving the Nation's Naval Aviation heritage.Widely recognised as a leading strategic communications specialist with a wealth of experience in high level policy arenas in the military and the media including NATO media spokesman in Afghanistan in 2004 and 2006, Commanding Officer of the Royal Navy Media Operations Branch (1991-96) and Communications Director for the Centenary of Naval Aviation in 2009. A consummate communications professional with proven reputation for bringing the full spectrum of communications activity - complex stakeholder and partner relationship management, fundraising, campaign planning, messaging, marketing, sponsorship and media relations together to optimum effect. Promoted to Commander in 1995 and decorated in the New Year's Honours in 2008.Specialties: Leading and delivering successful Fundraising and Strategic Communications Campaigns Major donor, high net worth, corporate, legacy and annual giving Fundraising, Marketing, Media Relations, Copy Writing, Graphic Design, Speech and award winning (IVCA) Film Creative Direction and Script Writing Show less

Running a major fund raising and communications campaign to ensure the survival and long term future of the Nation's Naval Aviation heritage.

Managing complex stakeholder and partnership relations in preparation for the SDSR to ensure informed understanding of the role of the Fleet Air Arm and contributing strongly to the cross government and industry campaign (RN, DE&S and Aircraft Carrier Alliance) to raise awareness of the strategic importance, utility and effect of Carriers and Carrier Aviation.

Devised and delivered a highly successful communications and media campaign for the Centenary of Naval Aviation which raised awareness of the Royal Navy in the public eye and strengthened links with multiple stakeholders including business and political opinion formers, the wider aviation community, major defence industry sponsors, the City of London and Veteran Associations.Delivered high level project and event management including a service in St Paul’s Cathedral followed by receptions in… Show more Devised and delivered a highly successful communications and media campaign for the Centenary of Naval Aviation which raised awareness of the Royal Navy in the public eye and strengthened links with multiple stakeholders including business and political opinion formers, the wider aviation community, major defence industry sponsors, the City of London and Veteran Associations.Delivered high level project and event management including a service in St Paul’s Cathedral followed by receptions in three City of London Livery companies, major events with HMS Illustrious in London and Liverpool and a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. The role called for extensive contact with the Ministry of Defence, the Aircraft Carrier Alliance and the Aerospace Industry ensuring that strategies were in line with wider defence and security objectives, writing strategic messages on Carrier Strike and all aspects of this pivotal Joint Defence Programme and nurturing influence and relationship building opportunities. Produced regular newsletters, two award winning films and wrote speeches for the First Sea Lord, members of the Royal family and Secretary of State for Defence. Show less

Responsible for establishing communications priorities and developing and driving communications strategies for priority Defence issues across all three Services. Gave advice to Ministers and produced top level messages on operations, Defence contracts, security, personnel and equipment. Responded to media enquiries, wrote Ministerial submissions, input for articles and speeches and engaged with wide stakeholder representation including cross Government strategy working groups with the FCO… Show more Responsible for establishing communications priorities and developing and driving communications strategies for priority Defence issues across all three Services. Gave advice to Ministers and produced top level messages on operations, Defence contracts, security, personnel and equipment. Responded to media enquiries, wrote Ministerial submissions, input for articles and speeches and engaged with wide stakeholder representation including cross Government strategy working groups with the FCO, DFID, COI, Number 10 and The Cabinet Office. Show less

Devising public information policy and raising public awareness of NATO’s role, capabilities and operations including generating press coverage across the international media, delivering lectures and presentations and facilitating media visits to NATO forces on operations. Two operational tours to Afghanistan in 2004 and 2006 as the NATO media spokesperson responsible for briefing the media, writing media lines to take and conducting international press conferences. This involved close… Show more Devising public information policy and raising public awareness of NATO’s role, capabilities and operations including generating press coverage across the international media, delivering lectures and presentations and facilitating media visits to NATO forces on operations. Two operational tours to Afghanistan in 2004 and 2006 as the NATO media spokesperson responsible for briefing the media, writing media lines to take and conducting international press conferences. This involved close consultation with numerous stakeholders including NATO HQ, Brussels, the UN, Coalition Forces, international Embassies, the Ministries of Defence of the NATO nations and the NGO community. Show less