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I’m Shelley (Facius) Stuart, a senior leader and communications director with extensive experience handling corporate, change and internal communications, PR and crisis communications for startups to Fortune 500 companies. I excel at selling ideas, influencing stakeholders and building lasting relationships, thriving in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. I orchestrate international campaigns that support branding initiatives, drive ROI and increase market share.
I’ve led global programs across multiple sectors, advised fintech, data privacy, digital supply chains, sustainability and healthcare clients, and mentored teams to deliver strategic communications that protect reputations and accelerate growth. I’m passionate about collaboration, continuous learning, and mentoring the next generation of communications professionals.
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.
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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