Experience

Nishlis Legal Marketing

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Strategic Communications

  • Nov 2022 - Present



EEMUA

• United Kingdom
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Chartered Trading Standards Institute

• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Communications

  • May 2017 - Nov 2022

  The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) trains and represents trading standards professionals working in local authorities, central government and the private sector in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1881, CTSI delivers first-class services through innovative solutions. CTSI is the voice of trading standards throughout the United Kingdom and is committed to supporting trading standards professionals across the country. For more information, go to www.tradingstandards.uk Show less



Bristows LLP

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 200 - 300 Employee

• PR Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Responsible for PR and Communications firm wide. Advise, guide and lead PR and corporate communications strategies for senior partners and MPs relating to awards submissions, directories, news and managing crisis. Led Unwired Planet v Huawei campaign successfully which saw over over 70 media outlets cover Bristows' judgment analysis. Provide guidance in furthering internal and external written and verbal communications for use with stakeholders, media and social media. Heavily involved in projects relating to Robotics, Cloud, AI, IP, UPC, Life Sciences and TMT. Most recently led the communications and PR in the acquisition of a dozen stakeholders from BLP and managed their transition. Responsible for managing and creating communications and employee engagement in project specific campaigns for key firm-wide activities, events and news. Created and edited written content for external stakeholders like Google, AstraZeneca, IBM, Ofcom, Sony, Telenor ASA, Hutchison 3G, Samsung and AT &T. Reviewed and amended Bristows’ existing PR and overall communications channels and ongoing strategy to ensure strong alignment with the firm culture, audiences, and objectives through solid internal and external stakeholder briefings. Provide strategic advice to digital marketing team to reposition the comms outlook and make it more outcomes focused through practice news, PR campaigns and thought leadership topics. This has led to wider media coverage across all legal, business and sector-specific titles. Mentor, guide and manage the communications assistants and digital/web manager to build greater consistency using a mix of written, animated and filmed media. Acting as a communications counsel to stakeholders relating to exposure, PR, events, awards, publications and directories. Monitoring alignment of PR & internal comms activity to support brand, communications and marketing objectives, specifically, anticipating, mitigating and managing any impacts to reputation. Show less



World News Media Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Communications

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2016

  As Head of Communications I guide, advise and create strategic plans and content for the Management Board members and the Heads of Departments to help plan, develop and execute both, successful internal, and external communication strategies. I use my understanding of company processes, goals and values to act as the internal and external communication consultant for all business critical projects. This role requires me to be adaptable and accurate when challenging business decisions to change perspectives in the interest of the company. Confidence and diligence coupled with a friendly demeanour are key when managing communications staff, deadlines, senior clients and external media. Pro-active cross- departmental communication for client servicing and special projects, liaising with staff to develop commercial and editorial ideas produce the best results. Client complaints are dealt with swiftly in a friendly but confident manner to minimise damage. My duties take me also to high profile events as brand ambassador for face to face meetings with senior execs of blue chip companies. My disarming approach and effortless communication style brought in clients including IBM, SAP, Carnival Corp, KPMG and EY.Six months ago I single-handedly planned, created and drove the internal and external communications strategy of WNM when it started considering a restructure. I worked closely with all staff, the Operations Director and the Managing Directors on this challenging and demanding development.Skills: Commercial Awareness, Content Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Business Intelligence, International Project Management, Corporate/Strategic/Intercultural Communications, Team Management, Journalism, Team Leadership, Video Production, Print Production, Sales Operations, Internal Communications, Media Planning, Problem Solving, Crisis Management, Employee Training, Publishing, Events Management, SEO, Social Media, Multi-Platform Marketing and Customer Relations. Show less

• Head of Communications/ Senior Assignment Editor

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2012

  In my role I worked alongside the Operations Director and the CEO to develop and incorporate long lasting strategic successes with the aim to revamp, implement and manage the B2B and B2C comms strategy.On the financial side this has meant working with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (top bank in the world), Deutsche Bank, Credit Agricole, Royal Bank of Scotland, Société Generale, Santander, Credit Suisse AG, Nordea Bank, HSBC, Commerzbank AG and The Bank of Nova Scotia. On the tech side this meant leading the communications in projects with brands such as Carnival Corporation, IBM, SAP, Ingenuity Lab, Orange, BMW, GE and BT.My background in journalism and law give me an edge in my role as Head of Communications and assist in the creation, implementation and the managing of the internal communications strategy. I additionally work alongside the creative team, including press, print, web and video, to ensure the consistency in look and feel for press releases and the marketing of commercial events. I also plan and execute regular social media campaigns in conjunction with our web team, and most specifically our social media and SEO team.A key part of my job involved brand awareness and the acquisition of new clients in yet unexplored industries and jurisdictions.I led, directed and mentored staff on assignment ideas for WNM following research and discussions with leading companies, governmental figures, law firms and non-profit organisations. With the comms strategy in mind I then discussed and determine alongside our CEO, Head of Editorial and our Head of Operations what the next steps could be.Projects with: The Telegraph, the Wall Street Journal, the ICC and various ministries internationally. A further element of my role was to ensure consistency of all projects with the mission of the organisation by verifying the authenticity of assignments, special reports and event validity. Show less

• Business Editor/ Communications Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  I was employed as the first in-house Business and Finance Journalist by WNM. My duties included interviewing high profile politicians, CEOs and CFOs, writing features, briefs, press releases and news blogs, researching stories and conducting interviews at the LSE studios. I also managed and wrote Microsites for clients including Deloitte, Ingenuity Lab, Sudameris Bank, etc. I was responsible for furthering the company’s Social Media presence and dealt with reputation management concerns. Responsible for all comms, I developed, led and implemented both, the external and internal communication and engagement strategy, in alignment with WNM’s strategic plan.Other duties as Business Editor included: Coordinating the work of within the Print department, project management of supplements and special projects across all platforms, overseeing and communicating the editorial voice for each brand, checking press releases and email newsletters, discussing final choices of all features in the magazine with head of Editorial, liaising with sales team about commercial and editorial ideas where needed.Skills: Corporate/Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Team Management, Interviews, Journalism, Media Planning, Editorial, Social Media, International Project Management, Publishing, Problem Solving, SEO, Intercultural Communication, Content Strategy, Contracts and Media Relations. Show less



Infralogic

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Journalist

  • Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

  Real-time senior news Journalist concentrating on infrastructure finance. My duties here included conducting interviews with infrastructure private equity funds, developers, institutional investors, banks, insurers and law firms. Writing news about the latest transactions in the industry. I was responsible for the annual conference 'Infrastructure Investors Forum Europe' in London. Infra-News is the leading online real-time news & research provider for the global infrastructure market. Show less



Chambers and Partners

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Journalist (during law degree)

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

  Supporting Michael Chambers on various new projects including in-depth research and analysis into Directory jurisdictions. - Conducting interviews -Writing analytical pieces about sector trends within various research jurisdictions -Analysing jurisdictions in the legal sector Supporting Michael Chambers on various new projects including in-depth research and analysis into Directory jurisdictions. - Conducting interviews -Writing analytical pieces about sector trends within various research jurisdictions -Analysing jurisdictions in the legal sector



Lewis Silkin

• United Kingdom
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Trainee Solicitor

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

  Reviewing and advising on the legal aspects of fund structures and M&A, incorporating companies, undertaking Due Diligence, liaising with various parties to the transaction including bankers, CEO’s and other solicitors. I also worked closely with the liable team and the IP team. Other duties included: Writing articles on the UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules for the Lewis Silkin Sports News notes. Conducting due diligence and disclosure for the acquisition of a dental business. Reviewing and advising on the legal aspects of fund structures and M&A, incorporating companies, undertaking Due Diligence, liaising with various parties to the transaction including bankers, CEO’s and other solicitors. I also worked closely with the liable team and the IP team. Other duties included: Writing articles on the UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules for the Lewis Silkin Sports News notes. Conducting due diligence and disclosure for the acquisition of a dental business.