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Belinda FAWCETT

Somerton,Oxfordshire

Summary

Dynamic leader with expertise in corporate governance, and strategic thinking. Exceptional stakeholder management and thought leadership skills, supporting organisational success.

Strategic thinker with a keen eye for risk management and compliance, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. Proven ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and negotiate favourable outcomes, driving impactful legal strategies and supporting organisational growth .

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to achieve company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Currently Chair of the UK Mobile Infrastructure Forum, and Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for Digital Connectivity Forum.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work history

General Counsel & Director of Property & Estates Company Secretary

Cornerstone Telecommunications Network Limited

Reading

01.2015 - 09.2025

Guided corporate decisions with effective and robust legal & commercial input.
Chaired Boards and Committee meetings driving effective decision making and efficiency.
Worked with Board of directors to establish key objectives and transform and update the Corporate Governance processes and Board structure.
Established strong rapport with key stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Strengthened stakeholder relations with clear and consistent communication strategies.
Increased transparency with effective communication of board decisions.
Enhanced corporate governance by implementing robust compliance procedures and risk management across the business
Served as liaison between management and shareholders and investors, fostering open dialogue on key issues affecting the organisation.
Developed and embedded corporate and compliance policies across the organisation.
Defined and executed property and legal strategies to optimise site portfolio management.
Delivered on long-term goals and objectives with steady and consistent focus.
Delivered comprehensive estates and asset management services to enhance operational efficiency.
Developed and implemented management strategies ensuring cost-effective utilisation of the network.
Created and executed property strategies for delivery and estates management.
As acting CEO maintained delivery and focus for the business during a very challenging period of change.

Legal Director

Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL)

Amersham

01.2008 - 12.2014

One of the founding Directors of the company.
Guided the JV Board of Directors through complex contractual and reputational issues as trusted advisor to both the Board, Shareholders and Executive Management.
Established a strong and successful internal legal team.
Appointed external legal panel to enhance operational efficiency.
Developed legal processes for consolidating the network.
Negotiated a 60% reduction in projected legal budget, saving £4 million over two years.
Led negotiations for a £60 million per annum contract over ten years.
Managed governance processes while liaising with senior executives from parent companies.
Oversaw property director duties, managing a budget exceeding £150 million annually.
Streamlined communication between the legal department and other functions for better collaboration.
Provided expert advice on regulatory changes, ensuring business continuity.
Streamlined legal processes to improve efficiency.

Senior Legal Counsel

Hutchison 3G UK Limited

Maidenhead

01.2004 - 01.2009

Managed internal legal team, overseeing compliance and legal operations.
Appointed and directed panel of six law firms in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Negotiated diverse acquisitions and disposals of cell sites, retail properties, and data centres.
Established legal processes for significant retail expansion programme, increasing properties from three to over 300.
Collaborated with retail and estates teams to implement business processes for a 300-property acquisition.
Led competitive tendering process for external advisors, achieving substantial cost savings.
Part of legal team delivering on significant outsourcing deal with Ericsson , managing transition phase effectively.
Legal lead in negotiations on joint venture agreement with T-Mobile (now EE).

Consultant Commercial Property Department

Park Nelson Solicitors

01.2003 - 01.2004

Legal Director and Board Member

Dixons Group Retail Properties

01.1994 - 01.2003

Commercial Property Partner

Nathan Silman Solicitors

01.1989 - 01.1993

Commercial Partner

Anstey and Thompson Solicitors

01.1986 - 01.1988