Andrew Knight

Public affairs and corporate communications

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

About

A meticulous and passionate public affairs and corporate communications professional that is passionate about unlocking opportunities for businesses to continue their growth in a sustainable and responsible way. I see new ways for companies to use public policy and external insights to capitalise on or mitigate emerging issues. With extensive experience gained from two major and growing UK and global brands as well as from relationships with trade bodies and NGO partners, I enjoy supporting and counselling business leaders to earn a positive reputation with communities and stakeholders. I believe corporate affairs functions are vital in defining a business's relationships with its community and stakeholders, not simply existing to protect reputation but actively enhancing it. Through collaborating cross-functionally we are crucial to help guide long-term strategy to ensure the business earns and retains its right to operate in communities around the world.

Experience

  • Public Affairs Manager at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Corporate Affairs Manager at Costa Coffee
    Nov 2020 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • McDonald's (London, United Kingdom)
    • Supervisor, Global Communications Strategy and Campaigns (McDonald's Corporation)
      Oct 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • External Affairs Officer (McDonald's UK & Ireland)
      Oct 2017 - Oct 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Public Affairs Officer (McDonald's UK)
      Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Parliamentary Assistant for Rt Hon Sir Nicholas Soames MP at House of Commons
    Jun 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Researcher and Constituency Caseworker for Charles Walker MP at House of Commons
    Jun 2011 - Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Temporary Summer and Winter work whilst at University