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| − | {{Template: Revolving Door badge}} | + | {{Template: Revolving Door badge}} [[Image:AAEAAQAAAAAAAAQrAAAAJDUxNzQ0Yzk3LWM2MDEtNGMyZi04ZGVmLTBhYTQ4MTE4ZjlhMQ.jpg |300px|right|thumb|Liam English. Retrieved from his [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 LinkedIn profile page].]] |
| − | '''Liam English''' was deputy director of communications and head of media relations at the [[Cabinet Office]] and [[HM Treasury]] for three-and-a-half years until May 2011. He | + | '''Liam English''' was deputy director of communications and head of media relations at the [[Cabinet Office]] and [[HM Treasury]] for three-and-a-half years until May 2011. He went on to become associate director for the Australian, Canada and Europe (ACE) region for one of the world’s largest pharma firms [[Eli Lilly]].<ref>Nadirah Kaba, [http://www.prweek.com/uk/channel/healthcare/article/1071422/Whitehall-comms-chief-Liam-English-lands-Eli-Lilly-job/ Whitehall comms chief Liam English lands Eli Lilly job], 24 May 2011,accessed 7 June 2011 </ref> |
| + | In September 2016 English was appointed director of corporate communications at [[Philip Morris Internationa]]l. | ||
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| + | ==Background== | ||
His autobiography states: 'With over fifteen years’ corporate communications experience working in a variety of high-profile and complex organisations such as the [[BBC]], [[European Commission]], [[HM Treasury]] and [[Cabinet Office]], I have developed significant capability in leading traditional and social media relations, public affairs, storytelling, change communications, internal communications, stakeholder relations and brand reputation management.' <ref name=profile> [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 Liam English: profile], ''LinkedIn'', accessed 20 October 2016. </ref> | His autobiography states: 'With over fifteen years’ corporate communications experience working in a variety of high-profile and complex organisations such as the [[BBC]], [[European Commission]], [[HM Treasury]] and [[Cabinet Office]], I have developed significant capability in leading traditional and social media relations, public affairs, storytelling, change communications, internal communications, stakeholder relations and brand reputation management.' <ref name=profile> [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 Liam English: profile], ''LinkedIn'', accessed 20 October 2016. </ref> | ||
==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
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| − | In | + | In September 2016, [[Philip Morris International]] (PMI) named Liam English director of corporate communications. <ref> [http://birchwoodknight.co.uk/news/liam-english-takes-on-director-of-corporate-comms-role-at-pmi Liam English takes on director of corporate comms role at PMI], ''Birchwood knight'', September 5 2016. Accessed 20 october 2016. </ref> |
| − | Contracts included: | + | ===Consultancy firm=== |
| + | [[Image:B62168df-e6ef-4a31-a3d7-41d7dc525e71-large.jpeg|250px|right|thumb|Liam English's consultancy firm logo. Retrieved from his [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 LinkedIn profile page].]] | ||
| + | In October 2014, he established a consultancy offering freelance strategic communications and public affairs support and advice. Contracts included: | ||
*British pharmaceutical trade body, [[ABPI]]. He 'built a story and message house for the organisation and industry on behalf of the CEO'; | *British pharmaceutical trade body, [[ABPI]]. He 'built a story and message house for the organisation and industry on behalf of the CEO'; | ||
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*[[Office of Government Commerce]]: Deputy Director of Communications / Head of Media Relations. September 2007 – April 2011 | *[[Office of Government Commerce]]: Deputy Director of Communications / Head of Media Relations. September 2007 – April 2011 | ||
*[[BBC]]: Communications Manager / Spokesman. March 2001 – September 2007 | *[[BBC]]: Communications Manager / Spokesman. March 2001 – September 2007 | ||
| − | *UK Government Department of Health: Communications and Press Officer / Private Secretary. August 1999 – March 2001 | + | *UK Government [[Department of Health]]: Communications and Press Officer / Private Secretary. August 1999 – March 2001 |
*[[European Commission]]: Communications Consultant / Press Officer. October 1997 – July 1999 | *[[European Commission]]: Communications Consultant / Press Officer. October 1997 – July 1999 | ||
*[[Hewland International]]: Producer. June 1996 – September 1997 <ref name=profile> [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 Liam English: profile], ''LinkedIn'', accessed 20 October 2016. </ref> | *[[Hewland International]]: Producer. June 1996 – September 1997 <ref name=profile> [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427 Liam English: profile], ''LinkedIn'', accessed 20 October 2016. </ref> | ||
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Liam English. Retrieved from his LinkedIn profile page.
Liam English was deputy director of communications and head of media relations at the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury for three-and-a-half years until May 2011. He went on to become associate director for the Australian, Canada and Europe (ACE) region for one of the world’s largest pharma firms Eli Lilly.[1]
In September 2016 English was appointed director of corporate communications at Philip Morris International.
Contents
Background
His autobiography states: 'With over fifteen years’ corporate communications experience working in a variety of high-profile and complex organisations such as the BBC, European Commission, HM Treasury and Cabinet Office, I have developed significant capability in leading traditional and social media relations, public affairs, storytelling, change communications, internal communications, stakeholder relations and brand reputation management.' [2]
Activities
Phillip Morris International
In September 2016, Philip Morris International (PMI) named Liam English director of corporate communications. [3]
Consultancy firm
Liam English's consultancy firm logo. Retrieved from his LinkedIn profile page.
In October 2014, he established a consultancy offering freelance strategic communications and public affairs support and advice. Contracts included:
- British pharmaceutical trade body, ABPI. He 'built a story and message house for the organisation and industry on behalf of the CEO';
- Genus plc., a leading global animal genetics and healthcare company based in the UK. He 'completed a project to design a corporate affairs and communications function for the company. This included preparing the company, and strategic partners, for an announcement of a significant technological breakthrough in porcine healthcare using gene-editing technology.' [2]
Pharmaceutical company
He worked briefly with the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations as their Communications Director. His assignment included:
- Transforming communication operations for the trade association leading EFPIA’s communication team:
- Acting as a beacon of best practice and consultant to strengthen EFPIA employee communications; building an understanding of the organisational vision and journey and enhancing engagement and the customer experience with members;
- Improving the communication channels for internal and external communications (eg sharing tools and communication platforms including social media – establishing the new blog PharmaViews.EU);
- Strengthening collaboration with membership for on-going communication campaigns, to contribute to the successful delivery of priorities;
- Delivering strategic communication campaigns to increase the positive impact of the voice of the pharmaceutical industry and improve trust and reputation. [2]
Affiliations
- Philip Morris International: Director of Corporate Communications. September 2016 - present
- Liam English Communications Ltd.: Director. October 2014 - August 2016
- EFPIA; European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations: Communications Director. May 2014 - September 2014
- Eli Lilly and Company: Associate Communications Director for the Australia, Canada and Europe (ACE) region. May 2011 - April 2014
- Office of Government Commerce: Deputy Director of Communications / Head of Media Relations. September 2007 – April 2011
- BBC: Communications Manager / Spokesman. March 2001 – September 2007
- UK Government Department of Health: Communications and Press Officer / Private Secretary. August 1999 – March 2001
- European Commission: Communications Consultant / Press Officer. October 1997 – July 1999
- Hewland International: Producer. June 1996 – September 1997 [2]
Clients
Contact
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-english-21723427
Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/mrliamenglish
Resources
Notes
- ↑ Nadirah Kaba, Whitehall comms chief Liam English lands Eli Lilly job, 24 May 2011,accessed 7 June 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Liam English: profile, LinkedIn, accessed 20 October 2016.
- ↑ Liam English takes on director of corporate comms role at PMI, Birchwood knight, September 5 2016. Accessed 20 october 2016.
