Strategy, communications & investor engagement for leaders

Strategic advisor based in London with 25+ years’ experience helping businesses, governments, and investors shape growth strategy, establish and lead strategic communications, manage policy and stakeholder engagement, and access capital.

I work across trade, investment, technology and innovation—connecting start-ups and scale-ups with venture capital, corporate venture, family offices and private equity, and helping investors and enterprise organisations engage effectively in the UK and global markets.

Get in touch to discuss your company’s goals and the strategic support you need.

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The Hidden M&A Risk: Trust, Perception, Reputation
opinion, how to
The Hidden M&A Risk: Trust, Perception, Reputation
opinion, how to

Most M&A failures are not caused by financial errors but by mismanaged perception, weak private engagement and cultural misunderstanding. Trust, reputation and strategic advisory must sit at the centre of every deal. This article explains why private communications, geopolitical fluency and cultural intelligence are now essential to securing stakeholder confidence and protecting value.

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2025 UK Budget: Tax Rises, Tough Choices and the Missing Growth Strategy
opinion
2025 UK Budget: Tax Rises, Tough Choices and the Missing Growth Strategy
opinion

The UK’s 2025 Budget raised taxes to historic highs but failed to reduce regulatory friction or unlock investment. Here is why these risks pose a long-term growth and why the narrative will impact how UK businesses see the benefit of investing.

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Why Is Trust Now the Hardest Currency in Corporate VC?
opinion, reports, how to
Why Is Trust Now the Hardest Currency in Corporate VC?
opinion, reports, how to

Why is trust becoming the hardest currency in corporate venture capital? CVCs now differentiate not by cheque size, but by the strategic insight, commercial access and risk expertise they bring to early-stage companies. New data from the State of CVC 2025 report sets out what CVCs and founders must do to build perception, credibility and growth.

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