Samir Kareem Nanji

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Senior corporate affairs and reputation leader with over a decade of experience advising global organisations across FMCG, technology, financial services, healthcare, sustainability, sport, entertainment, media,…

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Senior corporate affairs and reputation leader with over a decade of experience advising global organisations across FMCG, technology, financial services, healthcare, sustainability, sport, entertainment, media, alcohol, and the third sector. Expertise spanning crisis and issues management, corporate reputation, public policy, and integrated communications campaigns across international markets. Experienced in leading press offices, advising executive leadership teams, and managing complex reputational challenges across both in-house and agency environments.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Education
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Agriculture & Mining
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Software & Internet
  • Life Sciences

Work experience· 9 roles

Associate Director, Crisis and Issues · FreudsSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Crisis communications and issues management co-lead across the Freuds Group. Media, presentation and leadership training co-lead across the Freuds Group. Working across FMCG, technology, sport and entertainment sectors.

Associate Director, Corporate Reputation and Brand Purpose · We. CommunicationsAug 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led the strategic delivery of integrated global communications campaigns and media relations programs for WE’s Corporate Reputation & Brand Purpose clients across technology, healthcare, and sustainability. This also includes providing strategic counsel on reputational issues, crisis consultancy, and media training.

Senior Manager, Global External Communications · HaleonFeb 2024 – Jul 2024 · 6 mos

Led external communications for consumer health brands (products) and Masterbrand (Haleon). Managed the corporate press office, supported the media engagement program for the executive leadership team, and assisted with set-piece corporate events such as financial results and the AGM.

Corporate Affairs and Communications Manager, Northern Europe · The Kraft Heinz CompanyFeb 2022 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Senior Client Director and Head of Corporate Affairs · Milk & Honey PRFeb 2021 – Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo
Account Director, Corporate Affairs · Weber ShandwickSep 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos
Account Director, Corporate Reputation and Purpose · Porter NovelliOct 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr
Policy Advisor · Confederation of British IndustryOct 2015 – Oct 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education

MA (Hons.) Modern History · University of St Andrews2008 – 2012
MA (Hons.) Modern History · University of St Andrews2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

The Living Leader program (leadership training)2030 – 2026

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