I am Dr. Emily Shotter, a corporate communications and PR leader with over 25 years of international experience spanning telecoms, Big Four, and consultancy. I specialise in creating high impact copy for a variety of functions and channels, brand tone of voice alignment, messaging strategy, crisis communications, PR and communications strategy and media relations. I am also passionate about digital engagement and building brand personalities that resonate across diverse audiences. I was honoured in 2025 as the Silver Stevie International Business Award winner for 'Communications Professional of the Year'.

Dr. Emily Shotter

I am Dr. Emily Shotter, a corporate communications and PR leader with over 25 years of international experience spanning telecoms, Big Four, and consultancy. I specialise in creating high impact copy for a variety of functions and channels, brand tone of voice alignment, messaging strategy, crisis communications, PR and communications strategy and media relations. I am also passionate about digital engagement and building brand personalities that resonate across diverse audiences. I was honoured in 2025 as the Silver Stevie International Business Award winner for 'Communications Professional of the Year'.

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I am Dr. Emily Shotter, a corporate communications and PR leader with over 25 years of international experience spanning telecoms, Big Four, and consultancy. I specialise in creating high impact copy for a variety of functions and channels, brand tone of voice alignment, messaging strategy, crisis communications, PR and communications strategy and media relations.

I am also passionate about digital engagement and building brand personalities that resonate across diverse audiences.

I was honoured in 2025 as the Silver Stevie International Business Award winner for ‘Communications Professional of the Year’.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Academic Teaching Assistant (During PhD) at Loughborough University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Designed and delivered undergraduate coursework. Managed assessments, lecturer coordination, and academic reporting.
Consultant to Senior Manager at PwC, London & Paris
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2008
Led cross-border coordination of global and regional outsourcing proposals, including transition planning for major multinational clients across the PwC network. Played a key role in marketing, business development, and contract drafting and negotiation – drafting client proposals and delivering high-stakes presentations. Completed a 9-month secondment in Paris to help establish and train the new European outsourcing team. Oversaw team development, strategic planning, marketing campaigns, and creation of capability materials for both internal and external use.
Senior Manager at KPMG, Muscat, Oman
March 1, 2008 - March 1, 2010
Client service management. Directed internal and external comms, marketing materials, standard policy and protocol documentation development, editing and proofing for the firm. Served as People Management Leader, implementing staff engagement initiatives. CSR coordinator. Served on the judging panel for the 2009 National Training Institute of Oman “BizPro” awards, to select Oman’s young business achievers of the year.
Academy Leader at PwC, Muscat, Oman
May 1, 2010 - June 1, 2013
Managed PwC Oman’s training arm, including strategy, reporting, marketing, resourcing and course delivery. Led all PR and campaign activities; established social media presence. Developed internal systems and branding for regional Academies. Brand champion for the firm, including primary responsibility for a rebranding. PwC ‘Experience’ champion – helping to drive client and people satisfaction.
Department Head – PR / Corporate Communications at Ooredoo Oman, Muscat
August 1, 2013 - Present
Leading company-wide PR and communications strategy for a major telecom provider. Maintaining consistent brand voice across media, corporate materials, digital platforms and internal communications. Oversaw the rebranding from Nawras to Ooredoo in 2014. Managing a team of three and leading external agency relationships.

Education

PhD at Loughborough University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
BSc (Hons), Psychology at Loughborough University, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994

Qualifications

Silver Stevie International Business Award - Communications Professional of the Year
January 1, 2025 - December 24, 2025
Digital Marketing Institute Pro Certification
January 1, 2020 - December 24, 2025
Ooredoo Qadaa Leadership Programme
January 1, 2018 - December 24, 2025
Certificate in Corporate Communications – Informa, Dubai
January 1, 2016 - December 24, 2025
Fundamentals of UX – CMA, Dubai
January 1, 2018 - December 24, 2025
Arabic – Level 3, Polyglot
January 1, 2019 - December 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education