[ { "role": "Head of Strategic Communications", "company": "ANZ", "endYear": 2024, "endMonth": "9", "location": "Melbourne", "startYear": 2018, "startMonth": "5", "currentRole": false, "description": "I was based in ANZ’s HQ in Melbourne and reported to the Group General Manager, Communications & Public Policy. My remit covered: Leading a 70 person communications team that supported the core business divisions and functions, Change communications for the large enterprise wide transformation programs, Issues and crisis comms including the incident communications team that provided comms support for all tech outages, cyber and data breach incidents. The content team developing stories for the website and bluenotes news platform, Specialist writing including speeches for the Chairman and opinion editorials. The channels team that managed the intranet, internal social media and external LinkedIn pages for ANZ and the CEO, Communications support for ANZ’s acquisition and integration of Suncorp Bank, Communication strategies for significant enterprise initiates including the recalibration of its remuneration policy, the evolution of its hybrid working approach and significant projects to streamline operational effectiveness and cut costs, Employee communications for enterprise wide initiatives." }, { "role": "General Manager, Corporate Communications", "company": "Unitec Institute of Technology", "endYear": 2018, "endMonth": "4", "location": "Auckland", "startYear": 2016, "startMonth": "5", "currentRole": false, "description": "The largest institute of technology within New Zealand’s national network of polytechnics, industry training organisations and institutes of technology. I reported to the CEO. My remit covered: Media relations, government relations and employee communications, Community consultation for the redevelopment of its Mt Albert campus, Created PR opportunities and thought leadership related to research, academic achievements and social issues, Managed media scrutiny related to eroded relationships with regulators, unions, staff and the local community." }, { "role": "Regional Head of Communications, Latin America", "company": "HSBC", "endYear": 2015, "endMonth": "12", "location": "Mexico", "startYear": 2013, "startMonth": "11", "currentRole": false, "description": "I joined HSBC in December 2008 in London and relocated to Hong Kong in December 2012. I was posted to Mexico in 2014 where I led a team of 30 communicators based in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay. My remit included media relations and employee communications. I led the communications for the sale of HSBC Brazil to Bradesco. One of the largest asset sales HSBC had embarked on. I managed many complex reputational issues that generated global media and market interest. Developed an internal training and development program for communicators globally that won two International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards of Excellence. Developed the strategy and implemented comms to support a global restructuring that resulted in the exit of 40k employees." }, { "role": "Global Head of Communications for the Group Chief Operating Officer", "company": "HSBC", "endYear": 2013, "endMonth": "11", "location": "London", "startYear": 2011, "startMonth": "12", "currentRole": false, "description": "I joined HSBC in December 2008 in London and led the communications for a major initiative." }, { "role": "Global Head of Employee Communications", "company": "HSBC", "endYear": 2013, "endMonth": "11", "location": "London", "startYear": 2008, "startMonth": "12", "currentRole": false, "description": "I joined HSBC in December 2008 in London and led the communications for a major initiative." }, { "role": "Regional Head of Employee Communications, Asia Pacific", "company": "HSBC", "endYear": 2013, "endMonth": "11", "location": "Hong Kong", "startYear": 2012, "startMonth": "12", "currentRole": false, "description": "I joined HSBC in December 2008 in London and led the communications for a major initiative." }, { "role": "Head of Communications, Global Functions", "company": "Shell International", "endYear": 2008, "endMonth": "11", "location": "London", "startYear": 2006, "startMonth": "9", "currentRole": false, "description": "A global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 92,000 employees in 70 countries. I reported to the VP, Corporate Affairs. Led a team of communicators providing support to the CFO, CIO and Chief Purchasing Officer. Developed Communications strategy to implement major transformation programs. Created the communication campaign to announce the creation Royal Dutch Shell from two separate companies." }, { "role": "Group Internal Communications Manager", "company": "Shell International", "endYear": 2006, "endMonth": "8", "location": "London", "startYear": 2004, "startMonth": "2", "currentRole": false, "description": "A global group of energy and petrochemical companies with 92,000 employees in 70 countries. I reported to the VP, Corporate Affairs. Developed Communications strategy to implement major transformation programs. Created the communication campaign to announce the creation Royal Dutch Shell from two separate companies." } ]