Trusted Strategic Adviser to Business, Government & Investors
London-based strategic adviser with over 25 years’ experience guiding international businesses, government departments and investors.
I help leaders shape growth strategy, craft strategic communications, and mobilise stakeholder engagement that protects reputation and accelerates expansion. Leveraging a global network of venture capital, corporate venture, family offices, and private equity investors, I open doors to capital and insight, while delivering the policy know-how and cross-border perspective that today’s complex markets demand.
My expertise spans the trade, investment, and technology sectors. I support leaders in navigating complex challenges while minimising risk and maximising strategic outcomes.
Why Partner with Me?
Proven Expertise: Trusted adviser to governments, global corporations, and investment leaders in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South-East Asia.
Reputation-Centric Strategy: Tailored counsel designed to enhance organisational reputation, secure stakeholder trust, and drive policy and business adoption.
Global Perspective: Deep knowledge of international markets, including the UK, Germany, France, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Key Achievements
Government Partnerships:
I was the Department for International Trade’s (now DBT) Digital, Data and Technology’s (DDaT) Head of Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, a position I created and handed over to a civil servant.
Support/ed the UK Department for Business and Trade (formerly DIT) in delivering strategic engagement at major global events, including MWC Barcelona / MWC Africa, South by South West in Austin, Texas, Global Corporate Venturing Summit in Monterey, California, and Fintech Festival Singapore.
Connected UK businesses, trade bodies and associations with international partners and prospective investors.
Advised international institutions like the Council of Europe and OSCE, alongside government departments and entities in Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, and Qatar.
Connect partners with economic development teams of the Governments of Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Corporate Impact:
Partnered with leading organisations such as Unilever, De Beers, Intel Capital, Etihad Airways, and SingHealth in training and upskilling their teams and developing strategies that build their reputation and amplify their market influence and stakeholder engagement.
Supported international strategic communications agencies including Burson-Marsteller, Edelman and Grayling.
Delivered insights for highly regulated sectors, ensuring compliance while fostering innovation and growth.
Support and advise Global Corporate Venturing, an international corporate venture capital community with over 1,400 CVCs with a combined portfolio value of $300bn.
Your Strategic Advantage
Success today requires more than operational efficiency—it demands alignment with stakeholders’ and investors ’ perceptions and expectations.
By combining strategic foresight with deep cultural and market understanding, I empower leaders to make decisions that resonate across policy, business, and investment landscapes. I support with how to navigate Whitehall and help you connect with UK and international decision-makers.
Engaging Leaders Across Sectors
I’ve advised C-suite executives, board members, and senior government officials in:
Technology & Digital Transformation
Trade & Investment Policy
Corporate Venture Capital & Private Equity
Financial Services & FinTech Innovation
Training, Thought Leadership & Advocacy
Beyond client work, I contribute to industry dialogue. I have delivered:
Guest lectures at the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School and international platforms like Google and Global Corporate Venturing.
Past leadership roles within the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), shaping best practices in communications and stakeholder engagement.
Let’s Connect
Explore how strategic communications and stakeholder engagement can transform your organisation. Whether you’re driving innovation, securing investment, or navigating complex regulatory landscapes, I’m here to help.
Contact me today for a confidential discussion on how I can support your goals.