Experience

Buy Me Once

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  BuyMeOnce is a mission-led e-commerce site that focuses on finding products that are built-to-last. We want to throw away our throwaway culture by encouraging people to buy things that are durable, long-lasting, beautiful and classic. By changing the way we buy, we can send less to the landfill and create a more sustainable world for future generations.



Fudge Animation Studios

• United Kingdom
• Animation and Post-production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Advisor

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  I am a business advisor to the management team at Fudge Animation. Their mission is to inspire and motivate target audiences with exceptional character animation. They work in partnership with advertising and digital agencies as well as producing bespoke animated films directly for some of the world’s largest public and private sector companies. Their work helps businesses to convey messages more effectively, resulting in increased sales and conversions as well as improved customer satisfaction.



Green Angel Syndicate

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investor

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  I am a member of the Green Angel Syndicate, a network of smart investors who are committed to the transition to a greener economy. We support early stage technology companies developing products and solutions for a more efficient and sustainable use of global resources.



UK Business Angels Association

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Mar 2020 - Present



CIPR – Chartered Institute of Public Relations

• Chartered Practitioner

  • Sep 2017 - Present



The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fellow

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2021



Rachel Owen BSc (hons), MSc, Chart.PR, MCIPR

• Communications Consultant and Writer (retired)

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

  Communications consultant specialising in engineering, technology and sustainability. Researcher and writer of case studies, news, articles and blogs eg: circular economy, clean tech, green tech and sustainable development.



Freshwater Technology

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2006 - Jun 2008

  Continued as MD following the sale of my company to Freshwater in March 2006.



Black & White Communications

• Managing Director

  • Aug 1998 - Jun 2008

  Managing Director, Black & White CommunicationsFounded technology communications consultancy Black & White Communications and built the business to a t/o of £0.5M and eight employees. Key achievements:• Continued profitability and steady growth to plan• Achieved PRCA quality standard CMS 2004• Completed successful sale to Freshwater 2006• Exited the business in 2008



Wordsun Ltd

• Account Director

  • Mar 1992 - Jul 1998

  Devising and running communications strategies for technology clients in UK and Europe