Dhiren Katwa

• Communications & Engagement Lead on Midlands' first tunnel boring machine, Dorothy
• Led on organising naming competition, blessing ceremony, launch
• Since January 2022, hosted over 400 visitors to HS2's first Visitor Centre in the Midlands at Long Itchington Wood, Warwickshire; Attend public drop-in events
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries, complaints; Inform stakeholders of upcoming works; Consistently and closely collaborate with internal colleagues to understand programme of best fit, subsequently communicate key messages to external stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Head-hunted, seconded from Environment Agency, offered permanent role on Wokingham Borough Council's £127mn Major Highways Project
• Managed stakeholder engagement, database & communications; Identified good news stories and established stronger links with local press; Introduced like-minded stakeholders for a win-win situation; Influenced and negotiated with difficult stakeholders; developed and managed delivery of tailored overall stakeholder engagement & communications plans; Provided weekly updates in a co-location set-up; advised on and managed potential reputational risks through diplomacy.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

• Led on organising and coordinating quarterly meetings of the high-profile Severn & Trent Regional Flood & Coastal Committees (RFCCs) – largest of 12 such Committees in England.
• Attended public and partner events, promoting key flood alleviation initiatives; Responding to customer enquiries, also dealing with local press enquiries; founded & facilitated a Faith & Communities Steering Committee to help achieve key KPIs.

• Set up to help stakeholders raise their profile & visibility to help achieve even greater successes; Clients included BT Openreach, Confederation of British Industry, Environment Agency; Provided PR & Public Affairs services, specifically on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Placing stories in local, national & specialist press.

Facilitated the profile and visibility raising of pioneering research and of those behind this to enhance even further the institution's reputation & credibility.

Advising Government & arms length bodies on when & where to consider pitching advertising revenue to help maximise campaign efficiency & effectiveness