Trusted Strategic Adviser to Government, Business & Investors
London-based strategic adviser with over 25 years’ experience supporting senior leaders in government, enterprise, and investment. I work across trade, investment, technology and innovation, providing expert counsel on growth strategy, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and capital access.
Backed by a global network of venture capital, corporate venture, family offices and private equity firms, I help clients unlock opportunities, manage reputation, and navigate policy and regulatory landscapes across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
Your strategic advantage:
In today’s high-stakes environment, strategic decisions must align with stakeholder expectations, investor confidence and regulatory realities.
I work with start-ups, scale-ups, corporates and public sector organisations to position them for success across markets and on the global stage.
Whether you’re launching into new territories, securing capital, or building trust at board level, I provide insight-led advisory to help you stay ahead.
Who I Work With:
Governments & Public Sector
Over eight years working in and with the UK Government, including as the Former Head of Communications & Stakeholder Engagement at the UK Government’s Department for International Trade – Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT).
Advised AND TRAINED government departments and ministries in Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, and international institutions like the Council of Europe and OSCE.
Delivered UK government strategic presence at global platforms AND EVENTS, including MWC Barcelona, MWC Africa/KIGALI, SXSW Austin, Singapore FinTech Festival, and the GCV Summit in Monterey, California, SINGLE FAMILY OFFICE ALLIANCE.
Connect partners with economic development teams in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and other countries.
Corporates, Scale-ups & Tech Companies
Strategic support for leaders at Unilever, De Beers, Intel Capital, Etihad Airways, SingHealth, and others.
Advised on international expansion, reputation-building, and stakeholder alignment in highly regulated sectors.
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN AND WITH global communications agencies, including Burson-Marsteller, Edelman, and Grayling.
Investors: VCs, CVCs, Family Offices
Strategic adviser to the Global Corporate Venturing community since 2010, supporting its 1,400+ CVC members managing portfolios worth $300bn.
Bridge founders and investors through pitch positioning, capital-readiness, and strategic introductions.
Introduce high-potential companies to relevant capital sources and help investors evaluate reputation, risk and regulatory alignment.
Specialist Expertise
Sectors & Areas of Focus
Trade & Investment Policy
Technology & Digital Transformation
Corporate Venture Capital
Financial Services & FinTech Innovation
Geographic Reach
UK, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland
United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan
Beyond Advisory: Thought Leadership & Advocacy
Speaker and past guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Google, and Global Corporate Venturing.
Former Chair and Council member at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), shaping best practice in communications and engagement.
Publisher of the Reputation Matters newsletter on LinkedIn, sharing actionable insight for leaders navigating strategy, reputation, trust and growth.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re navigating government policy, planning your next strategic move, connecting with investors or need to find investment opportunities, get in touch to discuss how I can support your goals.