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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Why Trust and Reputation Drive Growth and Investment
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Why Trust and Reputation Drive Growth and Investment
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Trust is no longer a soft value, it’s a strategic driver of profit, growth, and resilience. As global trust declines, businesses must act to rebuild and protect it to build back profitability.

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How Deepfake Scams Threaten Financial Institutions
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How Deepfake Scams Threaten Financial Institutions
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I explore how deepfakes and generative AI pose rising threats to financial institutions, with verified case studies and strategic recommendations. It follows the deepfake of a Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist, David Kostin. A must-read for business and investment leaders focused on trust, risk, reputation, and AI governance.

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Trust Is Currency: Why Reputation Drives Tech Investment
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Trust Is Currency: Why Reputation Drives Tech Investment
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Reputation is now a key driver of investment decisions across venture capital, corporate venture capital, and family offices. In this blog, we examine how trust influences deal speed, valuation, and risk, and offer practical guidance for founders and investors navigating today’s reputation-first funding landscape.

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