London/United Kingdom
Email: gillian.waddell@bairdscmc.com
Linkedin: gillian-waddell
Fuel PR International: www.fuelrefuel.com
Gillian worked as a journalist for national newspapers and publishing houses before joining the public relations industry, initally via Burson-Marsteller, and then via independent agencies she has founded and developed as outstanding award-winning consultancies. Gillian has been responsible for many high profile and successful campaigns. Her ability to twin strategic and creative thinking with decisive action and practical solutions, backed by extensive commercial experience, explains much of her success to some of the world’s most discerning and successful organisations.
Gillian has wide ranging professional expertise including brand positioning and corporate reputation management, marketing communications programmes, media strategies and programmes, and issues and crisis management. Gillian has recently completed a 5 year tenure as President of the Women in PR industry organisation, and was recently appointed a new PRCA Fellow. PRCA Fellowships recognise individuals who have made significant contribution to the business of public relations.
Roles: Managing Director of Fuel PR International Project examples: Identify, address and work to transform Proctor & Gamble reputational issues affecting commercial performance within Healthcare/Pharmacy Channel in the UK/Western Europe Zero to hero 12 year brand building work for ET Browne, and the development of a globally recognised iconic skincare range Developing/managing SCA’s brand strategies in 96 countries including 360° advocacy and stakeholders programmes High profile public education and media campaigns including issues such as smoking, junk food and obesity Endless sorts of different media campaigns on a daily basis for endless sorts of clients!
Client examples: Accys Technologies, Boots The Chemist, The Canadian Government, Danone, ET Browne, Now Foods, Procter & Gamble