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With over 25 years of experience, I specialise in delivering strategy, strategic communications, and stakeholder engagement solutions that drive impactful decisions and strengthen your reputation and growth.
My expertise spans the trade, investment, and technology sectors. I support leaders in navigating complex challenges while minimising risk and maximising strategic outcomes.
Proven Expertise: Trusted adviser to international governments, global corporations, and investment leaders in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South-East Asia.
Reputation-Centric Strategy: Tailored counsel designed to enhance organisational reputation, secure stakeholder trust, and drive policy and business adoption.
Global Perspective: Deep knowledge of international markets, including the UK, Germany, France, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia.
I was the Department for International Trade’s (now DBT) Digital, Data and Technology’s (DDaT) Head of Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, a position I created and handed over to a civil servant.
Support/ed the UK Department for Business and Trade (formerly DIT) in delivering strategic engagement at major global events, including MWC Barcelona / MWC Africa, South by South West in Austin, Texas, Global Corporate Venturing Summit in Monterey, California, and Fintech Festival Singapore.
Connected UK businesses, trade bodies and associations with international partners and prospective investors.
Advised international institutions like the Council of Europe and OSCE, alongside government departments and entities in Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, and Qatar.
Connect partners with economic development teams of the Governments of Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Partnered with leading organisations such as Unilever, De Beers, Intel Capital, Etihad Airways, and SingHealth in training and upskilling their teams and developing strategies that build their reputation and amplify their market influence and stakeholder engagement.
Supported international strategic communications agencies including Burson-Marsteller, Edelman and Grayling.
Delivered insights for highly regulated sectors, ensuring compliance while fostering innovation and growth.
Support and advise Global Corporate Venturing, an international corporate venture capital community with over 1,400 CVCs with a combined portfolio value of $300bn.
Success today requires more than operational efficiency—it demands alignment with stakeholders’ and investors ’ perceptions and expectations.
By combining strategic foresight with deep cultural and market understanding, I empower leaders to make decisions that resonate across policy, business, and investment landscapes. I support with how to navigate Whitehall and help you connect with UK and international decision-makers.
I’ve advised C-suite executives, board members, and senior government officials in:
Technology & Digital Transformation
Trade & Investment Policy
Corporate Venture Capital & Private Equity
Financial Services & FinTech Innovation
Beyond client work, I contribute to industry dialogue. I have delivered:
Guest lectures at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School and international platforms like Google and Global Corporate Venturing.
Leadership roles within the PRCA and CIPR, shaping best practices in communications and stakeholder engagement.
Explore how strategic communications and stakeholder engagement can transform your organisation. Whether you’re driving innovation, securing investment, or navigating complex regulatory landscapes, I’m here to help.
Contact me today for a confidential discussion on how I can support your goals.