Ammaarah Hafezi

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With 7+ years’ experience managing national and international corporate PR and internal communications campaigns across professional services sectors, I secure top-tier media coverage and act as a trusted adviser to…

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With 7+ years’ experience managing national and international corporate PR and internal communications campaigns across professional services sectors, I secure top-tier media coverage and act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders on media strategy, crisis communications, and reputation management that aligns communications with commercial strategy.

I have a proven track record of leading large accounts with complex media plans, mentoring high-performing teams, and delivering measurable outcomes that support business growth and brand positioning. I thrive in fast-paced environments, improve internal processes, and continuously upskill to stay ahead in PR and communications.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 7 roles

Account Director · Byfield ConsultancySep 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led the largest account (£20k) with complex media plans and multi-workstream delivery. Advised C-suite on reputation management and internal communications, including Return to Office messaging with demonstrable positive staff outcomes. Secured tier-1 coverage (The Times, Sky News Ian King Live) and developed thought leadership to position spokespeople as expert commentators. Drove agency growth through new business, awards participation, and client wins; introduced a LinkedIn strategy workshop that increased client engagement. Line-managed junior staff and collaborated with Digital & Design teams on marketing assets.

Account Director · Yellow Jersey PRMay 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led the agency’s largest account (£15,000); delivered national and international PR strategies; secured top-tier media coverage; line managed three team members; developed thought leadership; contributed to client wins; implemented LinkedIn strategy for clients; improved internal operations.

Account Director (Promotion) · Yellow Jersey PRMay 2022 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

Led agency’s largest account worth £15,000, delivering national and international PR strategies that generated top-tier coverage and supported commercial outcomes. Highlights included whisky investment coverage in Decanter, Luxury London and The Spirits Business; launched podcast/broadcast coverage on INSEAD Emerging Markets and Channel Africa, attracting interest from a major bank. Line managed three team members and improved internal processes; collaborated with Digital & Design teams on assets.

Senior Account Manager · Yellow Jersey PRSep 2021 – May 2022 · 9 mos
Communications Associate - Islamic Finance EMEA · Fitch GroupApr 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Communications Associate · Fitch GroupApr 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Business Development & Communications Assistant · Nexia InternationalApr 2016 – Mar 2019 · 3 yrs

Education

PgDip in Law · University of Law2012 – 2015
BA Joint Hons. French & History · University of London and Sorbonne IV, Paris2008 – 2012
PgDip in Law · University of Law2012 – 2015
BA Hons French & History · University of London and Sorbonne IV, Paris2008 – 2012

Certifications and awards

Mastering Impactful Communications: From Strategy to Storytelling2030 – 2026
Canva, GEO and AI for Communications (Certification, Kudu Communications)2030 – 2026
Mastering Impactful Communications: From Strategy to Storytelling (Kudu Communications)2030 – 2026
Canva (certification)2030 – 2026

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