Adam Lennox
Summary
With a solid background in strategic communications and media development, I have consistently designed and driven impactful communications and policy change initiatives across corporate and public sector domains. On the governmental side, in coordination with key UK FCDO and US Department of State offices, I manage diverse government-funded defence campaigns across multiple regions including East Africa, West Africa, Western Balkans, Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Previously, I directed branding efforts and launched campaigns for esteemed clients such as Nokia Telecommunications and McKinsey & Co. I am committed to delivering genuine value through effective communication strategies within your organisation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Snr. (Sept 2024) Project Manager and Trainer
Albany Associates
London
09 2022 - Current
- Focused on East Africa, West Africa, the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, I deliver comprehensive communications campaigns and advisory for government-funded multi-million dollar defence initiatives targeting positive government policy change and societal shift, the eradication of disinformation from malign foreign actors. I have recently closed a multi-million dollar project focused on researching the influence of the PRC in the Western Balkans through, investments, political networking, cultural influence and military incursion.
- Responsibilities range from budget oversight (including strategic direction and forecasting), managing contractual bids and campaign design, ensuring overall project compliance, managing multiple stakeholders globally, overseeing regular reports on a fortnightly, monthly, and quarterly basis, as well as providing strategic expert advice.
- Additionally, I have led strategic communications and defence trainings and presentations to government officials, NGOs and news agencies across the Western Balkans and in Somalia.
- As one specific output of my programming, I successfully co-designed, developed and disseminated a campaign to activate the brand image of the Global Coalition Against Daesh via social media. (https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionAfrica)
Project Executive
Albany Associates
09 2022 - 09 2023
Comms Project Lead (Oct 21), Media Analyst
Public Relay
Dublin
2021.05 - 2022.09
- I led the Nokia account, overseeing a team of analysts to deliver media analysis, reporting, and branding campaigns for Nokia’s central Communications Team.
- I produced monthly media analytics reports and daily briefings for Nokia’s core Communications Team, utilising advanced data visualisation tools including Tableau. Additionally, I developed and launched a bespoke monthly media report in direct coordination with Nokia’s CEO Team, providing strategic branding direction for the CEO.
- I led morning reporting and briefings for dissemination to over 20,000 staff at McKinsey & Company, working closely with their Communications Team.
- Furthermore, I provided media analytics for other clients, including US Chambers, Mortgage Bankers Association, Florida Power & Light, and Genpact.
Project Coordinator
Eire Dialogue
Dublin
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Organised and facilitated high-profile panel discussions on critical sociopolitical issues in Ireland, featuring prominent political figures, including the current sitting Lord Mayor of Dublin.
- Led impactful advocacy initiatives promoting social cohesion and integration across minority communities in Ireland, fostering inclusivity and strengthening community relations.
Organisational Development Consultant
Fairwear
Foundation
Amsterdam
2019.02 - 2019.05
- I presented strategic development proposals that aided Fairwear's aim of securing the rights of garment industry workers with an intersectional view.
- I also researched international supply chain governance in order to best deliver this aim from a grassroots approach, as well as devising evidenced data analysis and delivering policy recommendations on strategic outreach for Fairwear Foundation.
Education
BA - International Studies
Leiden University
2019
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Media analysis and development
- Brand activation
- Corporate communications
- International development
Certification
- UNITAR - Training of Trainers
- PM4DEV - Effective Project Management
- UN Women - Gender & Disarmament
- Blue Mountain - Hostile Environment First Aid Training
- HSK Chinese language - Level 1
Languages
English
Native
Dutch
Intermediate
B1
Japanese
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Comms Project Lead (Oct 21), Media Analyst
Public Relay
2021.05 - 2022.09
Project Coordinator
Eire Dialogue
2021.03 - 2021.09
Organisational Development Consultant
Fairwear
Foundation
2019.02 - 2019.05
Snr. (Sept 2024) Project Manager and Trainer
Albany Associates
09 2022 - Current
Project Executive
Albany Associates
09 2022 - 09 2023
BA - International Studies
Leiden University