Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Experienced policy and communications specialist with significant expertise in parliamentary process and procedure and policy specialisms including transport, the EU, low carbon technology, housing and construction, digital connectivity and the rural economy. Past roles include senior policy adviser in the European Parliament, head of government relations for General Motors UK and director and co-founder of Edinburgh-based communications consultancy Orbit Communications.
Currently working in Chamber Office with responsibilities spanning Chamber Desk and Business Team
Director and Co-Founder of PR and Public Affairs Agency, Orbit Communications Ltd.
Strategic engagement with senior politicians and civil servants on key policy issues affecting General Motors operations in the UK; Management of GMUK's community and charity policy, focused around its two UK manufacturing sites, in Luton and Ellesmere Port; Managing political communications around major corporate announcements.
Coordinating ALDE Group voting in the European Parliament's Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism and Budget Committees; Drafting political resolutions, legislative reports and amendments; Providing background briefings to ALDE Group members and leadership; Managing political negotiations with other political groups and EU institutions.