Description

I am a global leader in editorial and client campaign management, with a diverse and robust network, having been Managing Director and Editor-at- Large at Maddyness. I create communication strategies for startups and corporates that deliver innovative messaging with passion and purpose.

With my retail background I have a strong growth mindset, track record of lead generation and dedication to building meaningful relationships.

As a creative and collaborative leader and manager I have built and scaled international teams delivering sustainable growth and impact across corporate and startup ecosystems.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
German
Basic
French
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Newbury (up to 50km)

Maddyness
MANAGING DIRECTOR UK
PRESS AND MEDIA
October 2019 - Today (6 years and 8 months)
I launched and scaled the UK division of Europe's leading innovation and startup media publication with over 14M readers. I also owned commercial partnerships, led strategic growth initiatives and managed all editorial output. €250k annual. I generated and maintained a portfolio of high-value partnerships with government, enterprise, and tech clients (including DBT, Orange, Renault, Dassault Systèmes, Salesforce) +300% reach and engagement. Originated and delivered multi-channel campaigns involving branded content, social media, podcasting, and event activation leading to increased reach and engagement 5,000+ articles. Writing, editing articles and conducting interviews (500+ founder interviews and 200+ VC profiles) B-Corp Certified. Led Maddyness UK's successful B-Corp certification, embedding ESG principles across all business and editorial operations In my role I developed and closed strategic commercial deals, aligning stakeholder objectives across internal teams and external partners. I have also acted as a strategic advisor and collaborator to startup founders, helping to articulate their value propositions and scale through ecosystem connections.
Brand content Translation French-English Translation English-French Editorial Partnerships
Wecandoo / The Fat Duck
COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
March 2023 - December 2023 (9 months)
Press coverage and business growth. I have supported the growth of businesses with strategic press and communications advice for brands including Wecandoo for their UK launch and The Fat Duck during their corporate restructuring.
French Chamber of Great Britain
STARTUP LAB MANAGER
September 2017 - October 2019 (2 years and 1 month)
Senior Account Manager increasing new membership accounts with French startups and SMEs looking to grow or establish in the UK and managing key existing account relationships. Innovation