I am a strategic project and communications leader with 15 years of experience across banking, automotive, media, and creative industries. I have a proven track record of delivering global change programmes, high-impact internal communications, and employer branding initiatives. I excel at senior stakeholder influence, data-led decision-making, and delivery in complex, regulated environments. In recent roles I have built global internal communications strategies, led employer brand and EVP development, managed PR and media requests, and steered intranet transformations and DEI initiatives. I enjoy turning regulatory and change programmes into clear, engaging messages that mobilize teams and support business goals.…

Philip Naters

I am a strategic project and communications leader with 15 years of experience across banking, automotive, media, and creative industries. I have a proven track record of delivering global change programmes, high-impact internal communications, and employer branding initiatives. I excel at senior stakeholder influence, data-led decision-making, and delivery in complex, regulated environments. In recent roles I have built global internal communications strategies, led employer brand and EVP development, managed PR and media requests, and steered intranet transformations and DEI initiatives. I enjoy turning regulatory and change programmes into clear, engaging messages that mobilize teams and support business goals.…

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I am a strategic project and communications leader with 15 years of experience across banking, automotive, media, and creative industries. I have a proven track record of delivering global change programmes, high-impact internal communications, and employer branding initiatives. I excel at senior stakeholder influence, data-led decision-making, and delivery in complex, regulated environments.

In recent roles I have built global internal communications strategies, led employer brand and EVP development, managed PR and media requests, and steered intranet transformations and DEI initiatives. I enjoy turning regulatory and change programmes into clear, engaging messages that mobilize teams and support business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Internal Communications at Radius
May 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Built global internal communications strategy aligned to business objectives; partnered on employer brand and EVP development; led global LinkedIn strategy and governance; managed PR and media requests; steered global intranet transformation; relaunched Group-wide podcast and supported DEI initiatives.
Internal Compliance Communications Manager (FTC) at NatWest Markets
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Delivered internal communications to reduce colleague compliance breaches; built a central compliance intranet hub; streamlined messaging across teams; measured effectiveness using KPIs and engagement data; reported to US DoJ.
Communications Manager (FTC) at NatWest Group
September 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Led internal campaigns including Safe Custody, Consumer Duty, and AI Ethics; developed messaging for regulatory change and brand refresh.
Leadership Communications Manager (FTC) at NatWest Group
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Managed leadership content across internal channels; delivered in-person and virtual internal events.
Programme Manager (FTC) at NatWest Group
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2021
Managed automation projects for talent acquisition and mobility; led a reskilling pilot for at-risk colleagues.
Talent Acquisition Manager / Programme Manager (FTC) at NatWest Group
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Delivered employer branding and attraction campaigns; managed Employee Referral Programme upgrade; drove development, processes and communications.
Dev, process and comms. Project Manager at Ph. Creative
August 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Delivered employer branding projects for financial services clients; managed key accounts, budgets, and timelines.
Project Manager / Head of Project Management at Axonn Media
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Built project management processes and delivery standards; led website migration and GDPR implementation.
Senior Content Editor at Axonn Media
October 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Created and edited digital marketing content.
Freelance
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2023
Marketing and communications strategy, editorial leadership, and digital content delivery.
Talent Attraction Manager / Programme Manager (FTC) at NatWest Group
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Delivered employer branding and attraction campaigns; managed Employee Referral Programme upgrade; implemented process and communications enhancements to support talent pipelines.
Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2023
Marketing and communications strategy, editorial leadership, and digital content delivery.

Education

BA (Hons) English & Film and Media Studies at University of Stirling
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
BA (Hons) English & Film and Media Studies at University of Stirling
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
A-Levels at Friends' School Lisburn
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education, Manufacturing