It’s nice to be appreciated, especially when it’s for the way you work with others as well as the results you deliver.
Yvonne Harley, Group Head of Communications, NCC Group
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ken most of my corporate communications career and was thrilled to be able to work directly with him on a number of strategic initiatives in the shipping sector and latterly cyber security. From sustainability reporting through to system implementation launch and embedding strategy, Ken provided me with a safe and very experienced pair of hands. With his in-house and consulting experience, he has the ability to slot right into any team environment with ease and immediately start delivering and adding value.
Paul Tullet, Head of Employee Relations, EDF Energy
I worked closely with Ken during my time at EDF Energy and found Ken’s personal contribution in supporting a large scale change programmes invaluable. Ken’s engagement and employee communications strategies were critical to success of these programmes. He has a great understanding of industrial relations and works effectively across and with other disciplines. Ken consistently raised the standard of communications support on key business issues. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ken to other organisations.
Angela Pulley, HR Director, Mouchel Consulting:
In two spells working with us Ken’s helped us deliver improvements to the way we run our business, retain and attract employees and improve external perceptions. He has provided thoughtful and pragmatic advice and support for our leaders.
Phil was the business lead for Shell’s worldwide Safety Day for which Ken was the communications lead.
Gordon Welsh, Group Corporate Communications Director at Dana Petroleum:
Ken and I worked together at Rolls-Royce during my time as head of comms for the Marine division.
Ken was global head of internal comms at the time and what impressed me most was his ability to direct, shape and influence the global internal comms community many of whom were not direct reports and sat in other parts of the business.
He was both popular and professional with a light touch. Unlike many corporate centre people Ken struck a near pitch perfect balance between supporting the business units and providing a guiding hand on the rudder when needed. Deeply experienced and the safest of hands, Ken is the man to send for when the bright young things get out of their depth.
Emma Millar, Regional Marketing and Communication Manager, Mouchel Consulting:
Ken was instrumental during the Mouchel acquisition by Kier Group…he successfully led and drove the employee engagement and communications strategy during this period of uncertainty for employees.
Ken is very tenacious and is an astute communicator. He has an enviable ability to multi-task and met and beat deadlines. His warm and welcoming personality coupled with his positive attitude means he is able to draw the best out in people.
It was a pleasure to work with Ken, I learned a lot of valuable skills from him.
Sue Mason, owner, Communications 4 Results:
As the global head of internal communication Ken provided first-class leadership within Rolls-Royce. My accountability then was internal communication within the civil aerospace engines business and Ken provided clear direction and support for a very dispersed community across a range of business units, functions and sites. He developed the internal communication community individually and collectively, transforming it from a number of isolated pockets to a collaborative network.
Ken was very focused on ensuring the team were delivering on the issues that most helped the business improve and really helped demonstrate the value we could add. He was great to work with – always insightful, has a great understanding of communicating across cultures and is very effective at navigating a complex matrix organisation to get results.
Phil Cliffe, Drilling, HSE, Strategy Consultant:
Ken is an asset to the team and adaptable to the environment. His depth of experience allows him to offer robust support/challenge to his key client/constituency. I would definitely call on Ken’s services again should the need arise.
communicate > engage > mobilise > transform > improve
