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Strategist | Strategic Communications | Power | Risk | Intelligence | Narrative. I operate at the intersection of influence, capital, politics, and global risk. For over a decade, I’ve advised presidents, governments, HNWI's, and board-level executives across continents, delivering elite strategic counsel on reputation, geopolitics, investor risk, and complex decision-making. My work spans diplomacy, due diligence, global communications, and high-stakes advisory focused on outcomes, not noise. This is precision thinking for people with something serious to protect, shape, or grow. ✔ Former Senior Diplomat to the European Union, accredited to France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Monaco, Andorra, and Switzerland, leading on trade, investor relations, and global diplomacy ✔ Executive MBA – University of Oxford | MSc – London School of Economics, with specialist training in crisis management, business management, diplomacy, and strategic intelligence ✔ Advisor to heads of state, global investors, and FTSE/NASDAQ-listed firms across geopolitics, finance, extractives, infrastructure, and innovation ✔ Due diligence and political risk consultant with experience advising on cross-border M&A, energy deals, high-risk markets, and elite asset protection ✔ Ghostwriter for world leaders and CEOs, including keynote speeches, media op-eds, investor briefings, political manifestos, and thought leadership ✔ Former advisor to global strategic firms including US and UK-based groups focused on lobbying, intelligence, and geopolitical positioning ✔ Media and narrative architect, securing visibility, shaping perception, and managing Tier 1 and 2 placements and press engagement ✔ Track record across fintech, mining, telecoms, FMCG, sport, climate, and public policy, always focused on power, positioning, and high-level influence I’ve advised on everything from $1.3 trillion asset tokenisation strategies to presidential campaigns, major energy transactions, and global communications crises. I’ve led narratives around central bank innovation, mineral royalties, IPO positioning, human rights, and corporate diplomacy. I’ve ghostwritten eulogies for heads of state. I’ve shaped narratives on ESG risk, African investment flows, and reputational defence in volatile markets. I’ve worked on the ground in Washington, London, Brussels, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Abu Dhabi, and beyond. I know how systems work, political, financial, reputational and I help clients move through them with intelligence, discretion, and advantage. Available for: • Political risk & geopolitical advisory • Cross-border due diligence & elite intel briefs • Strategic narrative & investor positioning • Confidential ghostwriting (speeches, op-eds, letters, manifestos) • Reputation defence & crisis response • Executive communications & media strategy • Private diplomacy & stakeholder engagement • Thought leadership development • Media training • Strategic communications and advisory If you need an operator who blends discretion with force, diplomacy with data, and strategy with speed, I’m available for confidential advisory, projects, or long-term collaboration.

I'm an experienced investigative journalist/researcher and public relations specialist. My work has been featured in primetime British TV documentaries and major publications such as The Guardian, VICE, The Times, LabourList and Byline Times. I have successfully led high-impact investigations for NGOs, focusing on exposing the tactics of the tobacco industry and corporate crime and corruption. In addition, I bring extensive experience in crafting strategic communication campaigns. I am skilled at delivering a wide range of high-quality materials under tight deadlines, including: ✔️ Research reports ✔️ Data analysis ✔️ Freedom of Information requests ✔️ Technical briefings ✔️ White papers ✔️ SEO-optimised content ✔️ Blogs ✔️ Creative writing ✔️ Articles ✔️ Press releases ✔️ Newsletters ✔️ Social media content I hold an MA in Investigative Journalism from City, University of London, where I specialized in OSINT techniques, financial investigations, data journalism, and media law, as well as a First-Class Honors degree in History from the University of Sussex. Whether you need in-depth research, compelling storytelling, or a strategic communications plan, let’s discuss how I can bring my diverse skill set to your project.

Highly experienced writer, editor and proofreader with 20+ years of experience. Skilled in editing complex data, research and technical content for clarity, consistency and accessibility across international audiences. Native British English speaker with a background in journalism, communications and editorial quality assurance. I specialise in transforming copy into engaging narratives aligned to strategic objectives, bringing journalism-led instincts for storytelling and compelling, attention-grabbing headlines. Services: - Corporate Writing & Editing: Annual reports, ESG/sustainability reporting, legal reports and compliance documents. - Technical Writing & Editorial: Complex data, research papers, white papers and non-native English translation polishing. - Digital Content & Copywriting: Web copy, social media, multimedia scripting and corporate newsletters. - Feature Journalism: Articles, interviews, thought-leadership pieces, blogs and deep-dive features. - Public Relations: Press releases, media materials, FAQs, Q&As and corporate announcements. - Executive Support & Ghostwriting: C-suite messaging, speechwriting, presentations and internal communications. - Strategic Communications: Messaging frameworks, reputation management and stakeholder relations. I’m a qualified proofreader, have a Diploma in Freelance Journalism, and am CELTA-certified, making me an ideal partner for companies needing publication-ready content.

I am a strategic global communications and marketing leader with 30+ years of experience in the humanitarian aid sector and broadcast television. I possess proven expertise in leading teams in media relations, branding and marketing, stakeholder engagement, and publicity campaigns in livelihoods, agriculture, health, and social advocacy to drive awareness and funding. My career spans lived experience across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, leading international team management for the UN and INGOs. I'm adept at reporting, content development, event coordination, digital media, success stories, and high-level advocacy, with a strong focus on social and gender equality. I have an MA in Mass Communications and Journalism and am 53 years old, married with kids.

I have worked in the communications field for more than 8 years now. I love working with people on freelance projects that keep the curiosity within me alive. Working on different projects with varied themes is something I enjoy the most about writing as a freelancer. My passion is to build a better world that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable. After my graduation in English language and literature from the University of Delhi, I have worked with several companies and organizations as a content strategist, including FSSAI, WWF-India and the United Nations. I just completed an Masters of Public Administration in Innovation and Public Policy from University College London. The unique and life changing experiences that I’ve had so far at UCL have been influential in sharpening my global perspective making me a better writer, thinker and planner. I read extensively so have a sound knowledge of several subjects and experience in working on several dynamic projects that have enabled me to learn more than I imagined I would. Recipient of the Delhi Youth Award for Literature, I was a showcase performer at the National Youth Poetry Slam and a TedX speaker.

George Baggaley is a communications professional with over 15 years’ experience working with some of the world’s biggest brands, from multi-national enterprises to fast-paced start-ups. He is an expert at media relations, having landed coverage in virtually every major UK national publication, and huge swathes of the trade press at home and abroad. He also has a reputation as a top-quality writer and editor of both consumer and B2B content. His diverse career, spent both agency-side and in-house, has included: launching over 50 consumer and B2B products (from laptops, to construction robots, to AI-powered apps); working with celebrity influencers (such as Stephen Bartlett and Ben Fogle); hosting events with MPs in parliament; and managing crisis situations (including hostile take overs, EU regulations and union protests). George’s creative capabilities, passion for storytelling and no-nonsense approach to comms are on show in his personal life, where he is a published author of a book about corporate jargon (featured in The Times, Washington Post and BBC!).