Arden Strategies, the London-based, internationally renowned political advisory firm, has announced the hiring of media and communications expert, Kate Conway, as the company’s new Director of Strategic Communications.
Kate Conway joins Arden from the communications consultancy, Woburn Partners, and has over twenty years of experience working in leading roles within UK news and media. Conway spent over a decade at the BBC – producing some of the biggest shows in UK politics, as well as working as an on-the-ground reporter delivering Westminster’s breaking news. She also spent a number of years at the centre of the Channel 4 newsroom as a senior TV producer, working to create agenda setting news, reports and features.
Conway joins Arden as the company expands its strategic communications service offering. This service draws on Arden’s expert understanding of political, media and industry landscapes, to create agenda setting narratives and coverage in print, broadcast and online.
Kicking off her new role at Arden, Kate Conway said:
“I am delighted to be joining Arden at a time of such growth and expansion for the company. It is vital that businesses have a clear and robust communications strategy going into an election year, and I am looking forward to working with Arden’s impressive client base to ensure they are fully prepared and supported for any eventuality.”
Arden’s Managing Director, Rt Hon. Jim Murphy said:
“Kate brings an unrivalled level of expertise in strategic communications and media relations. Arden’s service offering is growing rapidly, alongside our staff team and client list and Kate’s leadership in strategic communications will be of huge benefit to our clients both in the UK and around the world.”