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Board Member

The Wates Group is one of the largest privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK.

Communications and marketing director with background in journalism, public sector, private utilities and FTSE100 and 250 companies. Provided communications counsel and training to senior executives and Government ministers, including CEOs, several Cabinet Ministers and world leaders. Excellent understanding of Whitehall, built environment, public sector outsourcing and utilities industries particularly. Effective people and project manager with track record of developing and implementing integrated communications strategies, including several award-winning campaigns. Seasoned veteran of crisis communications campaigns. Proficient in use of communications channels, including digital, social media and film. Experienced and confident company spokesperson in print and broadcast, with numerous appearances on BBC Radio 4 Today, Sky News, LBC and ITV. Specialties: Built environment, regulated utilities, water and wastewater industry, large infrastucture projects, energy, UK central government, facilities management, higher education, international development, prisons, offender management, welfare to work, government outsourcing services, crisis communications, agency management, social media