Hi, I'm Lou Gibbons, an English-language communications strategist, writer, and editor with twenty-five years of international project management experience. I've worked closely with national and regional governments, multinational companies, and European-funded development projects to create clear, compelling content and promotional strategies. I specialize in content strategy, thought leadership, copywriting, and editorial services. My work spans diverse sectors and geographies, and I bring a collaborative, clear, and approachable communication style to all my projects.

Lou Gibbons

Hi, I'm Lou Gibbons, an English-language communications strategist, writer, and editor with twenty-five years of international project management experience. I've worked closely with national and regional governments, multinational companies, and European-funded development projects to create clear, compelling content and promotional strategies. I specialize in content strategy, thought leadership, copywriting, and editorial services. My work spans diverse sectors and geographies, and I bring a collaborative, clear, and approachable communication style to all my projects.

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Hi, I’m Lou Gibbons, an English-language communications strategist, writer, and editor with twenty-five years of international project management experience. I’ve worked closely with national and regional governments, multinational companies, and European-funded development projects to create clear, compelling content and promotional strategies.

I specialize in content strategy, thought leadership, copywriting, and editorial services. My work spans diverse sectors and geographies, and I bring a collaborative, clear, and approachable communication style to all my projects.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder & Director at EDITO_
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leading content strategy, thought leadership, copywriting, and editorial services for public and private sector internal and external communications. Collaborates with clients such as CHEP, KUEHNE+NAGEL, TELENOR, OM PHARMA, TECAN, INVEST BORDEAUX, and CNES.
Founder & Director at Location Marketing
January 1, 2007 - Present
Provides territorial marketing and communications consultancy tailored for economic development organizations. Has served regions including Ontario, Colorado, France, UK, Malta, and ANIMA.
Marketing Manager & Trainer at ANIMA Cooperation Network
December 31, 2006 - July 24, 2025
Managed marketing activities and training initiatives to support the cooperation network’s objectives.
Project Manager - Europe at Welsh Development Agency
December 31, 2004 - July 24, 2025
Managed European projects, collaborating with multiparty stakeholders, integrating diverse inputs and edits to produce cohesive outcomes, and overseeing EU-funding procedures through work with Welsh government and ANIMA.

Education

BA Joint Honours French & German at University of Wales, Swansea
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Government, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Telecommunications