Alex Deane
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Alex Deane is the managing director of public affairs at FTI Consulting in London.[1] He is a former head of public affairs team at Weber Shandwick, director of Bell Pottinger Public Affairs, a former chief of staff to David Cameron in opposition, and the founding director of Big Brother Watch. [2]
Views
On the influence of think tanks
In a piece written for PR Week in June 2011 Deane declared his love for think-tanks and campaigning organisations, although recognising that "the line between the two was becoming increasingly blurred":
- "But I still think that my perceptions are accurate when I say that the importance of these groups has never been higher. They exert influence upon, and provide room to debate for, the leading lights within the coalition Government. And their importance should not be overlooked by those working in public relations.
- Think-tanks are changing minds at the heart of our national debate."
He highlighted the influence of several right-wing and free-market think tanks such as the Taxpayers' Alliance, The Freedom Association, Adam Smith Institute, Institute of Economic Affairs and Policy Exchange and Politeia.[2]
Career
According to his biography on the Bell Pottinger website:
- In 2004-2005 he was Chief of Staff to Tim Collins and David Cameron during their respective periods as Shadow Secretaries of State for
