Hamish McDougall
Executive Director at New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Whare Tawāhi-a-mahi i Aotearoa- Claim this Profile
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New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Whare Tawāhi-a-mahi i Aotearoa - National Office
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New Zealand
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2022 - Present
The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) - Whare Tawāhi-a-mahi i Aotearoa, is an independent, non-governmental organisation that fosters discussion and understanding of international issues and emerging trends, particularly as they relate to New Zealand. The New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) - Whare Tawāhi-a-mahi i Aotearoa, is an independent, non-governmental organisation that fosters discussion and understanding of international issues and emerging trends, particularly as they relate to New Zealand.
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University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Course Content Designer and Head Class Teacher
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Oct 2020 - Present
Course Content Designer, Head Class Teacher and Chief Examiner for the online taught course 'International History since 1945'. Course Content Designer, Head Class Teacher and Chief Examiner for the online taught course 'International History since 1945'.
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The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PHD Candidate
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2022
Completed a PhD in international history on the topic of Britain's entry into the European Community and the relationship with New Zealand 1960-85. The thesis passed with no corrections and won the British International History Group Michael Dockrill Thesis Prize, awarded annually to the best doctoral thesis on international history at a British university. Other activities include: - Teaching the undergraduate courses 'International history since 1890' and 'From Sarajevo to Baghdad: Key decisions on war and peace 1914-2003' - Co-convener of the LSE International History Research Seminar series - Co-convener of the LSE-Sciences Po Seminar in Contemporary International History - Official Rapporteur for the meeting of the European Strategy Forum in Lisbon, March 2019. My report covered the EU's Strategic Agenda for the next five years - Recipient of the Vibeke Sørensen Grant 2019, for research at the Historical Archives of the EU in Florence, Italy - Organiser of the annual workshop for incoming LSE International History PhD students - Non-degree course in French language - Presented research papers at conferences, workshops and seminars in UK, continental Europe and New Zealand. Show less
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Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)
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New Zealand
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Government Relations Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Communications Lead, He Tohu
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
Leading an award-winning marketing communications campaign for a new permanent exhibition of New Zealand’s iconic constitutional documents, which opened at the National Library on 20 May 2017: 1835 He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni - Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition – Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine The communications campaign won multiple awards, including the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) supreme award 2018, NZ Design Institute Awards and the IABC 'Gold Quill' for communications excellence. Show less
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Grosvenor
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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500 - 600 Employee
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Head of Media Relations, Britain & Ireland
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Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Leading the media relations, digital and internal communications in Britain and Ireland for Grosvenor, a privately owned property group active in some of the world’s most dynamic cities. This included promoting Grosvenor's Mayfair and Belgravia estates as places to live, work and visit, supporting sensitive planning applications and preparing and implementing social media and digital strategy. Leading the media relations, digital and internal communications in Britain and Ireland for Grosvenor, a privately owned property group active in some of the world’s most dynamic cities. This included promoting Grosvenor's Mayfair and Belgravia estates as places to live, work and visit, supporting sensitive planning applications and preparing and implementing social media and digital strategy.
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Crossrail Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Construction
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500 - 600 Employee
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Media Relations Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Managing media relations for Europe's largest construction project, including the central and east London tunneling operations and station construction; property developments above construction sites; archaeology, design and architecture and the Crossrail Art Programme. Managing media relations for Europe's largest construction project, including the central and east London tunneling operations and station construction; property developments above construction sites; archaeology, design and architecture and the Crossrail Art Programme.
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Canary Wharf Group
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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300 - 400 Employee
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Group Communications Manager
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May 2008 - Sep 2013
Head of PR, corporate communications and media relations for the property developer and owner of Canary Wharf, one of the world's premier business and shopping districts. The role included: - leading communications to diversify and grow Canary Wharf's tenant base. This included supporting the launch of Level39 at Canary Wharf, Europe's largest accelerator space for financial, retail and future cities technologies. - Managing media and stakeholder communications for several of Europe's largest property transactions including J.P. Morgan's move to Canary Wharf; redevelopment of the Shell Centre on London's South Bank and construction of 20 Fenchurch Street in the City of London. - Delivering a media relations and stakeholder event for the start of construction of Crossrail - Appointing and managing the Group's first consumer PR agency - Producing the annual Sustainability Report 2008 -2013 - Developing the Canary Wharf crisis communications plan - Communications for stock exchange announcements and financial reporting - Establishing the Canary Wharf PR Network and regular liaison with counterparts at global professional and financial services organisations and Government. Show less
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IGD
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Press Officer
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Jan 2007 - May 2008
Media relations for IGD, a research and training provider to the global food and grocery industry. Areas of focus included international retail strategies, consumer trends, supply chain research and sustainability. www.igd.com Media relations for IGD, a research and training provider to the global food and grocery industry. Areas of focus included international retail strategies, consumer trends, supply chain research and sustainability. www.igd.com
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SweeneyVesty
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive / Account Manager
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Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
Corporate communications consultant for New Zealand's leading PR consultancy. Client roles included being the account lead on the redevelopment of Eden Park ahead of Rugby World Cup 2011. Other major clients included SKYCITY Entertainment Group, Bank of New Zealand and Carter Holt Harvey www.sweeneyvesty.com Corporate communications consultant for New Zealand's leading PR consultancy. Client roles included being the account lead on the redevelopment of Eden Park ahead of Rugby World Cup 2011. Other major clients included SKYCITY Entertainment Group, Bank of New Zealand and Carter Holt Harvey www.sweeneyvesty.com
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New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
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New Zealand
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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International Markets Coordinator / Research Analyst
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Nov 2002 - Dec 2004
Research and analysis for the New Zealand trade, investment and economic development agency. Areas of focus included the food and beverage sector and the North Asia and North America regions. www.nzte.govt.nz Research and analysis for the New Zealand trade, investment and economic development agency. Areas of focus included the food and beverage sector and the North Asia and North America regions. www.nzte.govt.nz
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Education
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2017 - 2021
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, International History -
2013 - 2015
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master's degree, History of International Relations -
2012 - 2013
University of Oxford
Post Graduate Certificate, Historical Studies -
2003 - 2005
Massey University
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Communications Management -
1999 - 2002
Victoria University of Wellington
BA (Hons), History -
Wairarapa College
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