Communications professional with 15 years experience working in journalism, publishing and public relations for leading newspapers, magazines and PR agencies in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Currently working as executive director at peak trade association Publishers Australia after spending close to two years as communications director for independent Sydney advertising agency The Works in addition to providing PR consulting for media agencies, strategic marketing consultancies and experiential companies. Prior to The Works I was associate publisher and editor of leading advertising, marketing and media title, B&T, managing online and print editions, events and awards. Before moving to Australia I worked as editor of marketing and advertising magazine Campaign Middle East in Dubai, again overseeing online and the print magazine as well as developing and implementing educational and award events. Previously worked in public relations and UK national daily newspapers. Specialities include, strategic management, PR strategy, crisis management, media relations, writing, editing, event and people management.