MOHAMMED HUSSEIN
London
Summary
Strategic advisory, political, public affairs and communications professional with an excellent understanding ofi domestic and geopolitics, media and crisis communications management. Over 10 years' experience working at the top of Government in demanding environments on issues that attract a lot of public, media and parliamentary scrutiny. Almost 4 years' Board-level commercial agency experience of new business development, growing a public affairs practise, strategic marketing, acquisition management. Experienced at briefing and advising Prime Ministers, Senior Cabinet Ministers and Business Leaders and implementing political and communications strategies. Excellent firsthand understanding of how Westminster, Whitehall and the world of business works and strong background in managing a team and providing strategic support for high profile individuals. Adept at working effectively in a digital and social media environment of 24/7 breaking news.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work history
President UK
Edelman Global Advisory
London
08.2022 - Current
- Leading Edelman Global Advisory's 15 strong Public Affairs and Government Relations practise in the UK, incorporating politicial intelligence, policy and regulatory analysis, strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement.
- Establishing strong rapport with senior clients and wider industry to drive business growth, profitability and credibility.
- Serving as the strategy lead for clients across the UK as well as overseeing the organization and alignment of the full client team to ensure client service and delivery.
- Represent the firm publicly, developping thought leadership pieces appropriate to markets of target clients and demonstrating deep understanding of policies across sectors
Managing Director, Public Affairs and Innovation
PLMR
London
07.2021 - Current
- Lead and strengthen PLMR's public affairs and digital practice
- Oversee public affairs, Government relations, stakeholder engagement and media strategy, digital strategy
- Act as strategic counsel and campaign strategist to a range of corporate, academic and third sector clients including Saab, Gumtree, Reckitt Benckiser, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Bingo Association, and others
Director of Public Affairs and Board Member
PLMR
London
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Lead and strengthen PLMR's public affairs and digital practice
- Oversee public affairs, Government relations, stakeholder engagement and media strategy, digital strategy
- Act as strategic counsel and campaign strategist to a range of corporate, academic and third sector clients including Saab, Gumtree, Reckitt Benckiser, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the Bingo Association, and others
Special Adviser to Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP
UK Government
London
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Spokesperson for the Home Secretary/Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
- Directed and implemented the media strategy for the Home Secretary/Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to communicate and deliver on her priorities and manage her personal profile
Special Adviser to Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP
UK Government
London
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Spokesperson for the Home Secretary/Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
- Directed and implemented the media strategy for the Home Secretary/Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to communicate and deliver on her priorities and manage her personal profile
Chief Press Officer Economy & Industry
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
London
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Chief Press Officer to the Prime Minister on Economy, Business, Energy & Climate Change, Transport and Culture, Media and Sport
Senior Press Officer Economy & Industry
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
London
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Chief Press Officer to the Prime Minister on Economy, Business, Energy & Climate Change, Transport and Culture, Media and Sport
Senior Press Officer
Department of Business, Innovation & Skills
London
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Press Secretary to the Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning
- Devised and communicated Government messages on Further Education reform, Apprenticeships and the Skills Strategy to national, regional and specialist media
Press Officer
Ministry of Defence
London
12.2007 - 01.2011
- Advised the Secretary of State for Defence, Defence Ministers, officials and military personnel on all aspects of presentation and media-handling issues
- Lead Press Officer on Afghanistan strategy, Inquests, Legal Challenges and injured personnel, working with national, regional, specialist and international media
Education
Executive Education, Leadership Programme -
Harvard Business School
Master's Degree, Leading Professional Services Firms - undefined
University College London
Bachelor of Arts, Modern Israeli Studies - undefined
University College London
French Langage and Literature - undefined
University College London
Skills
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Presentations and proposals
- Market and competitive analysis
- Complex negotiations
- Policy development
- Industry partnership development
- Strategic consultancy
- Negotiation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
President UK
Edelman Global Advisory
08.2022 - Current
Managing Director, Public Affairs and Innovation
PLMR
07.2021 - Current
Director of Public Affairs and Board Member
PLMR
07.2018 - 07.2021
Special Adviser to Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP
UK Government
07.2016 - 04.2018
Special Adviser to Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP
UK Government
06.2015 - 07.2016
Chief Press Officer Economy & Industry
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
12.2014 - 07.2015
Senior Press Officer Economy & Industry
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
07.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Press Officer
Department of Business, Innovation & Skills
01.2011 - 06.2011
Press Officer
Ministry of Defence
12.2007 - 01.2011
Master's Degree, Leading Professional Services Firms - undefined
University College London
Bachelor of Arts, Modern Israeli Studies - undefined
University College London
French Langage and Literature - undefined
University College London
Executive Education, Leadership Programme -
Harvard Business School
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