Experience

Gates Ventures

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Leading communications team in support of Bill Gates and his mission to take on the world’s toughest problems. Leading communications team in support of Bill Gates and his mission to take on the world’s toughest problems.



Reid Strategies

• United States
• International Affairs

• CEO

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  Strategy, Communications and Campaigning consultancy Established in June 2020, Reid Strategies works with transformational organizations and leaders to drive action on some of the world’s most intractable problems. Our team offers support in strategy, advocacy and communications to mission-driven organizations, primarily in the areas of gender equality, racial equity and climate action. We currently work with global thought leaders, philanthropic foundations, non-governmental organizations covering all aspects of strategy and communications, including media, brand, digital and campaigning. Our roster of current and previous clients includes WHO Foundation, Vital Voices, Google.org, Royal Foundation, Vatican Commission on COVID-19, Women Political Leaders, Together for Girls, Women Moving Millions, Hive and Devex. The organization was founded by Alex Reid. The wider team is diverse and spans three continents, working in North America, Europe and Africa, offering decades of experience in senior communications strategy, expertise with leading foundations and philanthropists, multi-lateral agencies, public-private partnerships, world thought leaders, community organizations and activists. Show less


Alex Reid
• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Parenting, finding peace, ready for service

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020


Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Global Campaigns

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2019

  I lead Global Campaigns for the foundation, including Goalkeepers, the Gates Foundation’s initiative to help accelerate progress on the Global Goals.

• Head of Global Program Communications

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2017

  Communications lead for Gates Foundation's global programs (Ag, Nutrition, Vaccines, HIV, Malaria, TB, WSH, Financial Services, Polio, R&D), inc. cross cutting initiatives, Women & Girls/ Gender Equality, Survive & Thrive.

• Strategic Communications Lead, Agriculture & Nutrition Programs

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2015

  Overseeing the strategy development and execution for the Gates Foundation's largest grant portfolio, Agricultural Development, and the Nutrition program. Leading high profile campaigns to ensure Ag/Nutrition remains at the top of the global agenda, managing advocacy and communications grants/ agency contracts to mobilize resources towards Ag/Nutrition in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia. Overseeing all rep risk/ issue management for Ag/Nutrition

• Head of European Communications

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for the Gates Foundation’s European communications, developing and executing the PR strategy and handling relationships with all top tier media and key influencers to support the policy and advocacy goals of the foundation. Managed the co-chairs’ press activities, and handled the foundation’s reputation in Europe.



Comic Relief

• Fundraising
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Trustee

  • May 2017 - Jul 2019

  For several years I sat on the board of Comic Relief in the UK, bringing expertise in global philanthropy, campaigning and communications. I was made CEO of the organization in March 2020 but my time as leader was curtailed by the pandemic, when I needed to return home to Seattle to be with my family. For several years I sat on the board of Comic Relief in the UK, bringing expertise in global philanthropy, campaigning and communications. I was made CEO of the organization in March 2020 but my time as leader was curtailed by the pandemic, when I needed to return home to Seattle to be with my family.


Weber Shandwick
• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Associate Director

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2010

Burson-Marsteller
• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 500 - 600 Employee
• Associate

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

Cancer Research UK
• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Press Officer

  • 2004 - 2005

Africa & Asia Venture (AV) - formerly Africa Venture
• Volunteer Work (Teaching)

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2000