Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Corporate and financial communications professional with 8 years experience across agency and in-house roles in the UK and U.S. Currently Associate Vice President within Prosek Partners' Financial Communications team, based in Boston, working with listed companies to support on all external communications around earnings, corporate updates, M&A etc.
Led external and internal communications for Diageo North America's Supply Chain function, based in New York, on a fixed-term contract. Key achievements included developing the function's external and internal communications strategy, creating a communications narrative, and supporting the successful launch of a new manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.
Promoted to External Comms lead for Diageo Great Britain, Diageo's second largest market behind North America. Principle communications advisor to the GB Managing Director and Executive Team. Responsible for shaping the market’s corporate narrative, executive profiling and media training, financial comms, crisis comms, and high-profile policy and customer comms. Highlights include leading and executing the communications plan for the opening of Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London, culminating in His Majesty the King officially opening the site, and successfully managing Diageo's reaction to the Guinness supply situation in Christmas 2024.
I was part of the team that co-ran Diageo's Global Press Office and managed all external comms and media inquires for the Global business. Within my role, I led global comms for innovation and inclusion & diversity at Diageo, as well as supporting the team across major financial and corporate updates, including earnings, executive changes, trading updates, and major crisis communications. Highlights include creating and executing 'Distilled', Diageo's first ever consumer trends report and thought leadership exercise, as well as leading the launch and growth of Diageo's Breakthrough Innovation team.
One of two in the global PR function at Zoomo, the e-mobility tech start-up. Ran day-to-day PR activity across the UK and EU, securing Tier 1 coverage within the FT and Daily Telegraph, as well as global tech titles including TechCrunch and T3. Managed communications for major campaigns including new city launches and product rollouts, and provided executive briefing for media interviews and events.
Worked with a range of global clients at the London-based financial and corporate comms agency. My focus was financial services and asset management, working with clients including Amundi, Carmignac, Troy Asset Management, Ocean Dial AM. Also supported several listed companies, including Ashtead, Bovis Homes, and several REITs such as Tritax and LXi. on earnings and other financial communications. Worked on several intense crisis management and reputation-building projects, including an airline falling into administration and a high-profile product recall. Nurtured skills such as creating and executing short and long-term PR strategies, producing excellent oral and written communications, crisis comms, and media relations. By the end of my tenure I was the primary account contact for several of my clients.