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I’m Shelley Facius Stuart, a senior communications leader with extensive experience steering corporate, change and internal communications, PR and crisis management for startups through Fortune 500 brands. I excel at selling ideas, influencing stakeholders and building durable relationships under pressure, translating complex challenges into clear, actionable campaigns that reinforce branding and drive ROI across regional markets.
I’ve advised startups, scaleups and international brands, leading transformations and global programmes for clients including Sage X3, MCR, MFI and Motorola. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration, strategic storytelling and navigating multi-market landscapes to deliver measurable business results in tech-driven companies, marketing/branding, sustainability, and consumer goods.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Director at Stuart Consulting
July 1, 2019 - PresentFounded and leads a consultancy delivering interim roles and client activity across corporate affairs and PR, including interim corporate affairs director at CofonConnect; led PR across the US, Germany and the UK for UBS product launches; advised firms in data privacy, fintech, digital supply chain, digital skills, sustainability, creative tech and healthcare.
Managing Director UK (Interim) at Clarity PR
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018Led the London office of an international communications consultancy focused on scale-up technology firms; secured two new clients within 3-4 months; managed teams across financial services, space tech, HR services and blockchain.
Head of Technology and Corporate at Ruder Finn
April 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018Led a team of five on accounts including Wipro Digital and Fiserv; drove new business development; expanded Fiserv remit to include M&A and Open Banking; oversaw the London office’s marketing and integrated communications efforts.
Head of Communications (Interim) at Coretech, A WPP Company
December 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016Led a six-person team responsible for change and internal communications and stakeholder relations, collaborating with CIOs/CFOs and WPP leads; extended engagement to one year; worked with IBM to create and disseminate messaging; part of the leadership team reporting to the CEO.
Associate Partner at Bell Pottinger
August 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Managed UK and international accounts including Virgin Media Business, Estée Lauder Companies, Panasonic Avionics and invstr (financial services startup); ran Virgin Media Business press office and launched research into SME challenges; secured first Financial Times profile for Estée Lauder chairman William Lauder highlighting governance and CSR.
Founder and Director at Juice PR Ltd
April 1, 2009 - March 1, 2017Founded and led PR and integrated communications for clients including Sage Group (Sage ERP X3), Strato, TBG Digital, VMA Group, Hotel Solutions Partnership and Pink Iguana/Clarity Diamonds; grew the business 40-50% YoY; acted as editor for Sage X3 internal/partner communications and established global comms for X3; edited Hotel Solutions Partnership monthly newsletter; launched Strato HiDrive Free through a European press event.
Director at Spreckley Partners
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2009Led strategic management of 13 client accounts (Strato, MCR, Wyless, Brocade, Shuferstock, Miroma Group); oversaw HR and new business wins including Miroma Group, phion, MCR, Shuferstock, and Brocade (portfolio > £1.2M).
PR Consultant at Freelance
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007Directed Motorola Networks EMEA account (via Firefly Communications) and served as in-house senior PR consultant to Rufus Leonard; advised on Town Halls and M&A messaging for Motorola Reach, shaping messaging for strong presence in the Middle East & Africa.
Director of PR at Oracle UK
October 1, 2003 - April 1, 2005Led communications for core database products, outsourcing and support; managed internal crisis/issues and CSR initiatives; commissioned a London Business School report on innovation in IT, positioning Oracle as a thought leader with coverage in BBC News and the Financial Times.
Volunteer/Communications Consultant and Fundraiser at Macmillan Cancer Relief
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003Led PR for the London fundraising team; progressed from volunteer to contract-based communications support and fundraising activity.
Board Director, Technologies/Corporate Practice at Hill & Knowlton UK Ltd
November 1, 2000 - October 1, 2002Led a 50-person team with performance management; co-led pan-EMEA Motorola PR programs; launched X-Box with Microsoft in Europe and managed the Mobile World Congress; oversaw multi-agency coordination for Motorola across the region.
Associate Partner at Bell Pottinger, Corporate & Brand
August 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015Managed UK and international accounts including Virgin Media Business, Estée Lauder, Panasonic Avionics and invstr; led Virgin Media press office; launched research into SME business challenges; secured Financial Times profile for Estée Lauder chairman for corporate governance and CSR.
Freelance PR Consultant at Various (Motorola Networks EMEA, Rufus Leonard)
August 1, 2005 - May 1, 2007Directed Motorola Networks EMEA account (via Firefly Communications) and served as in-house senior PR consultant to Rufus Leonard; advised on Town Halls and M&A messaging for Motorola Reach; supported expansion in Middle East & Africa.
Volunteer/Communications Consultant & Fundraiser at Macmillan Cancer Relief
February 1, 2003 - September 1, 2003PR for London fundraising team; roles included volunteering, then contracted communications consultancy and fundraising.
Education
BA Political Science at Westmont College
September 8, 1986 - June 15, 1990Major in Politics, minor in English & Art
Qualifications
Principles of Marketing
June 19, 1994 - June 26, 1994A week-long residential Principles of Marketing Course with Ashridge Management College
Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Telecommunications, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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