Kesi Okechi

About

I’m a corporate communications specialist with a focus on executive storytelling, internal communications and culture-led narrative design. I’m known for turning complex strategy into clear, human stories: combining creativity with commercial understanding. In my role as Comms and Connections Lead at Lloyds Banking Group, I work at the intersection of strategy, leadership and employee experience: helping senior leaders communicate with clarity, credibility and impact.

Experience

• Comms and Connections Lead, People & Places Exec Function at Lloyds Banking Group
  Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

• Internal Communications Manager at KPMG
  May 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Barclays (4 yrs 10 mos)
  • Employee Communications Manager
    Apr 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Head of Social for Barclays Black Professionals Forum (EMBRACE Multi-cultural Network)
    Dec 2019 - May 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Copywriter
    Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Copywriter at Ann Summers
  Feb 2017 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

  Created website copy for AnnSummers.com Created retail resources including POS copy Contributed towards international marketing campaigns Created a brand new tone-of-voice for company Worked with PCMS to create content packs for Customer Support Centre

• Copywriter at John Lewis
  Aug 2016 - Jan 2017 · 6 mos

  • Produce content for John Lewis products, liaising with buyers and members of the online operations team • Proofread copy to check spelling and grammar • Amend and redevelop campaigns in response to feedback from the creative director and clients • Oversee campaigns through the production stage to completion