What I do
I work with leaders who need to be trusted, understood and heard - by governments, by investors, and by the institutions that shape their operating environment.
My advisory work spans three interconnected areas. Most clients need elements of all three.
Government and Policy Advisory
Governments set the conditions in which technology companies operate. They fund, regulate, enable and obstruct. Understanding how to engage them - and when - is a strategic question, not a communications one.
I help technology companies, investors and innovators build productive relationships with government and policy institutions across the UK, Europe, the US, the GCC and Asia. Whether you are navigating Whitehall, engaging Brussels, building relationships in the Gulf, or positioning for policy influence in Washington, Singapore or Tokyo, I bring the network, the experience and the strategic judgement to make those conversations count.
This spans market entry, regulatory positioning, trade and innovation policy engagement, and the long-term government relationships that create durable strategic advantage.
This is not lobbying. It is the work of ensuring that the people making decisions about your sector understand who you are, what you do, why it matters and the value you add - in every market where you operate.
Reputation, Narrative and Influence
In high-stakes environments, perception is a strategic asset. How a technology company is understood by its stakeholders - investors, regulators, partners, governments - shapes what it can do, where it can operate, and whether it gets the benefit of the doubt when conditions are uncertain.
I work with leaders to define and protect their reputation, build credible narratives for the audiences that matter, and create the conditions in which trust is established and maintained over time.
This is not PR. It is the strategic work of ensuring that what you stand for is visible, coherent and defensible - in boardrooms, in policy discussions, and in the markets where you are seeking to grow. The right narrative, reaching the right stakeholder, at the right moment, changes outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Complex decisions involve multiple stakeholders with competing interests and narratives, different levels of understanding, and varying degrees of influence. Managing that complexity well is often the difference between a project that moves forward and one that stalls.
I design and deliver stakeholder engagement programmes that map the landscape, identify what each audience needs, and build the relationships and processes that create alignment. Whether you are entering a new market, managing a sensitive policy issue, navigating a regulatory environment, or building credibility with a new investor base, I bring the structure and experience to make it work.
Who I work with
My clients include technology founders and scale-ups, corporate venture capital teams, single family offices, and senior figures in government and policy. I work with organisations operating at the intersection of technology, investment and public policy - in AI, quantum, life sciences and space.
I work across the UK, Europe, the US, the GCC and Asia.
Advisory Engagement
Strategic shifts and reputation challenges are best discussed in a professional, one-to-one context. If you wish to discuss your situation and the specific support you require, I invite you to reach out via LinkedIn.