Policy specialist with a strong background in influencing government relations and developing strategic policies.
Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder management and regulatory initiatives, ensuring effective communication and
collaboration. Proven ability to lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments.
Served as Communications and Correspondence Lead on a temporary (urgent) basis to support the Steel Strategy team after the passing of the Steel Industry (Special Measures) Act in April 2025.
Led on drafting and clearing an array of correspondence types, including Prime Minister's Questions, Oral Questions, Ministerial Letters and letters from the public.
Drafted weekly briefings for Ministers to ensure they were well-sighted on relevant issues each week. These included Ministerial meetings with senior industry officials, roundtables with international partners on the issue of steel safeguards as well as national security briefings.
Coordinated the drafting of the Steel Strategy due to be published later this year. This involved convening policy leads in both DBT and xWH to ensure that the steel industry receives the most targeted, efficient support possible from government and the Department for Business and Trade. This also involved ensuring that the Steel Strategy was mutually supporting with other Strategies published this year, including the Industrial, National Security and Trade Strategies.
Coordinated asks from Ministers, turning discrete requests into reality with minimal direction, including planning Ministerial site visits.
Oversaw consultations processes, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in policymaking.
Senior Policy Advisor for Multilateral Regulatory Initiatives
Department for Business and Trade
London, City of London
2024.06 - 2025.04
Served as the UK’s delegate to the OECD’s Regulatory Policy Committee, coordinating xWH teams to draft interventions where geopolitically advantageous.
Organised and delivered international workshops on good regulatory practice, which involved travel to Brazil, France, and Poland, and maintaining strong relations with international partners to deliver key outcomes for the UK.
Drafted high-quality advice for Ministers, often at pace, most prominently by contributing to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a 25% reduction in the cost of regulation in the UK.
Collaborated closely with colleagues in other Government Departments to align messaging and ensure consistency in international regulatory engagement, particularly concerning the European Union.
Chaired a working group with colleagues from the FCDO Regulatory Diplomacy Unit and DSIT’s Regulatory Innovation Office to determine whether to make interventions at the Trade Specialised Committee on Regulatory Cooperation, which is a joint forum between the UK and the EU.
Championed cross-cutting policy workstreams, demonstrating flexibility and a team-oriented approach to meet shifting priorities and urgent ministerial requests.
Led on developing strategic policy positions by linking insights across different regulatory initiatives, including those with implications for the UK-EU relationship post-Brexit.
Line management of two colleagues.
Private Secretary to the Chief Operating Officer
Department for Business and Trade
Darlington, Durham
2023.07 - 2024.06
Championed the COO's strategic vision for DBT, turning ideas into tangible directives for teams in the DG area and the department as a whole.
Facilitated the effective communication of these directives, providing timely and high-quality advice, and steered initiatives in the COO's absence to implement her vision as desired.
Oversaw the planning and implementation of complex logistical events, including the COO's official visits to Istanbul, Warsaw and Shanghai, as well as visits to DBT's regional hubs, requiring meticulous planning and attention to detail.
Orchestrated the input from relevant policy teams across the Department for Business and Trade, providing expert advice to the COO by digesting vast amounts of information and offering policy recommendations based on robust expert input.
Maintained effective communication between the COO's private office and teams across the Civil Service, frequently contacting senior leaders in other Government Departments to ensure the COO was well-briefed on upcoming engagements and policy announcements.
Managed numerous commissions with varied deadlines, proactively addressing potential delays and ensuring high-quality submissions.
Maintained a professional demeanour whilst dealing with high-pressure situations, fostered a calm working environment.
Trade Disputes Policy Advisor
Department for Business and Trade
Darlington, Durham
2022.06 - 2023.07
Acted as the policy lead for trade disputes at the World Trade Organisation, forming cross-Whitehall working groups to determine third party rights in international trade disputes.
Provided recommendations to senior leaders, including the Permanent Secretary, providing recommendations on whether to intervene on based on the geopolitical and legal ramifications of each case.
Notable cases included DS613 (EU measures on citrus fruit from South Africa), DS614 (Peru's anti-dumping measures on biodiesel from Argentina), DS615 (US measures on semiconductors), and DS619/20/21 (measures by Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia on Ukrainian agricultural products).
Conducted due diligence on Write Rounds from other government departments to ensure compliance with the UK's international trade commitments at the WTO, fostering productive relationships with stakeholders.
Led the monitoring of trade dispute risks associated with UK Freeports, establishing and chairing a cross-Whitehall working group based at the Darlington Economic Campus.
Negotiated with Devolved Administrations on their roles in WTO trade disputes and supported agreements with countries under Economic Partnership Agreements.
Developed the UK's response to US tariffs on UK steel and aluminium, coordinated a multidisciplinary team, and researched potential WTO trade disputes to promote the UK's economic interests, informing decision-making by senior leadership.
Project Support Officer
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Weybridge, Surrey
2021.02 - 2022.06
Provided administrative and project support to our portfolio (over 100 strong) for over 90 construction projects.
Organised working groups with key stakeholders and project leads to arrest potential slippage.
Produced detailed analytical reports (incorporating qualitative and quantitative data sets) for the project teams to aid in avoiding these pitfalls in the future.
Managed stakeholder communication for improved project relationships.
Upheld quality excellence by monitoring and correcting work, delivering projects on time and to meticulous standards.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.