Internal Communications and Engagement Awards

Neil has led digital engagement
and workplace adoption across
FTSE 100 firms, including Heathrow,
where he created HUB+ to enable
flexible, device-agnostic working.
He pioneered corporate use of
Twitter in 2009 and led digital
comms for the Royal Mail IPO in
2013. Starting in digital graphics
for TV and film, he later applied 3D
tech to financial services. Neil is a
founding member of the Intranet
Benchmarking Forum (now DWG)
and a fellow of the IoIC.

Catherine is a highly experienced
communications specialist with a
proven track record of delivering
persuasive strategies that
boost business performance
and employee engagement. She
has built her career in large,
complex organisations and thrives
on understanding what drives
different audiences. A natural
influencer, Catherine is skilled
at building strong relationships
across all levels of an organisation

With more than 20 years of
experience, Zuzanna specialises
in employee engagement and
change communications. As global
head of internal communications
at Thoughtworks, she leads global
strategy to keep colleagues
connected and engaged. She has
held senior internal comms roles
at Starling Bank and the Adecco
Group and began her career at
the BBC

With 20 years of experience,
Mina has created internal
communications for brands like
Centrica, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s,
Parkinson’s UK and RollsRoyce. At Ofcom, she adapted
communications during Covid
to keep people connected. She
helped develop an award-winning
career and leadership programme
for online harms regulation and
recently established the internal
communications function at
ITRS Group.

Lyndsay has more than 25
years of experience in internal
communications, working with
Barclays, Bupa, Direct Line,
EE, easyJet and T-Mobile. She
is currently a senior internal
communications business
partner at Santander UK, leading
a team supporting corporate
and leadership communications.
Lyndsay collaborates on employee
engagement and the employee
value proposition across diverse
work settings.

Steve has more than a
decade of experience leading
communications for not-for-profit
organisations. After transitioning
from newspaper journalism
to PR, he led award-winning
transformations for large entities.
Since 2014, Steve has worked in the
social housing sector, overseeing
communications for the Chartered
Institute of Housing and leading
communications at major social
housing providers.

Jo is the group director of
internal communications at Bupa
and has 20 years of experience in
corporate affairs. A trustee at
the MS Trust, Jo was diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis in 2010
and is a passionate advocate for
disabilities. She led the awardwinning ‘The Elephant’ campaign for
Bupa’s 2021-2024 strategy and is
now preparing for its next phase.

Jen is a senior internal
communications manager at
Direct Line Group, having started
her career running a pub, where
she honed her skills in listening,
leadership and bringing people
together. With more than 15
years in internal comms, Jen
has led CEO transitions and
major strategy launches, always
prioritising clear, authentic
communication to keep people
connected, informed and inspired.

Eduvie is a chartered
communications professional
with 17 years of global experience
across multinationals and startups. In 2023, she was named ‘PR
Woman of the Month’ and ‘Best
Internal Comms Rising Star’. In
2024, she won ‘Internal Comms Pro
of the Year’ and became a fellow
of the CIPR. Eduvie is president of
IABC UK and Ireland.

Claire has more than 15 years of
experience in communications,
working with leading media
organisations and global brands.
Currently at ITV, she supports
the people function and recently
transitioned to ITV Studios. Claire
is a member of the Institute of
Internal Communication and holds
its advanced diploma.

As senior internal
communications manager at BDO,
Nazia combines creativity and
strategy to deliver engaging,
effective messages. With a
talent for storytelling and a
passion for connecting people,
she ensures communications are
clear, accessible and impactful.
Known for simplifying complex
information, Nazia fosters
transparency and collaboration.

Phil is passionate about internal
communications and engagement,
always seeking innovative ways
to deliver meaningful, engaging
projects and events. With over 10
years of experience in internal
communications and engagement
and a background in learning
and development, he’s excited to
share his expertise as a member
of the judging panel.

Victoria is an internal
communications professional
with more than 12 years of
experience at multinational and
UK organisations, including Amey,
Bupa and McLaren Applied. As
senior internal communications
and engagement manager at
Ørsted, she collaborates with HR
on business transformation and
employee engagement, including
Mental Health First Aiders.

Abbey is a senior communications
manager with more than 10 years
of experience across various
industries. Currently leading
internal communications for
M&S Food, she excels at creating,
managing and measuring
engaging communication and
change campaigns for diverse,
global audiences.

Laura is an award-winning
internal communications leader
in the charity sector, with more
than 14 years of experience at
organisations like Cancer Research
UK, Mind, Sense and Girlguiding.
She specialises in developing and
delivering internal communications
strategies, helping charities
transform their communications.
A mentor for CharityComms, Laura
supports the career development
of other professionals.

With more than 20 years
of experience in corporate
communications, James specialises
in developing innovative strategies
that drive change and enhance
brand reputation. His expertise
includes leading cross-functional
teams, advising senior leadership
and working collaboratively to
deliver optimal outcomes. An ICE
multi-award winner, James is
passionate about acknowledging the
contributions of communications
professionals to the industry

Natalie is the interim internal
communications manager at
Which?, with more than 14 years
of experience in communications.
She is passionate about equity,
diversity and inclusion and
chairs the mosaic network
at Which?, supporting ethnic
minorities, celebrating cultural
differences and fostering a
more inclusive culture.

Max is an award-winning
strategic communications and
change management leader with
experience across public, private
and charity sectors. In 2024, he
joined Computacenter as business
strategy and communications
director. Previously, Max was
business transformation director
at BCW, working with clients in
FMCG, technology, pharma and
higher education.

Zofia has more than 13
years of internal and change
communications experience
with brands like O2, Adobe and
global companies like Interserve
(now Tilbury Douglas). She is
passionate about making internal
communications engaging and
capturing colleagues’ imagination.
Zofia has led significant
brand moments, including O2’s
sponsorship of the England
Rugby team and Adobe’s 40th
anniversary celebrations

Michael has 20 years of experience
in internal communications
across policing, social housing,
care and the education sectors.
A trained journalist, he began his
career as typewriters gave way
to word processors. He believes
giving people the chance to share
their stories is key to building
connections and engagement.
Michael is a CIPR Chartered
Practitioner and a member of the
CIPR Inside committee.

Joe is senior employee campaigns
and channels manager at Govia
Thameslink Railway. With 13
years in internal communicatons,
he’s worked in betting, gaming,
construction and railways. Joe
has been part of award-winning
teams, including Virgin Trains’ 2016
Employee Engagement Awards
win. He specialises in reaching
frontline audiences and creating
original campaigns and clear
leadership messaging

Chris is a strategic communications
professional with nearly 20 years
of leadership experience. He has
helped businesses like Deutsche
Telekom, DHL Group and the Adecco
Group improve performance
through people-focused employee
engagement. Chris specialises in
translating strategy into clear
messages, visual stories and
activities that build trust and
positive culture.