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Shelley McNicol has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Arden Strategies, the internationally renowned advisory and communications firm offering strategic counsel to clients across the world, founded by the former Labour Cabinet member Jim Murphy.

McNicol is a senior strategic communications professional and trusted advisor with a wealth of experience, having worked in the industry for almost three decades across five continents. Shelley has worked in multiple sectors including health, energy, indemnity, insurance, professional services, philanthropy, FMCG and music making her the ideal fit to oversee the day to day running of Arden.

Regarding her appointment, Shelley said: “I’m delighted to being joining the Arden team at what is a very exciting time for the business. In recent years Arden has grown exponentially and I look forward to supporting the team and our fantastic clients as we continue to expand and thrive.”

The Rt Hon Jim Murphy, Managing Director of Arden Strategies, said: “Shelley is a great hire for our ever-expanding team and her extensive experience will be a huge benefit to the Arden team. She will lead the smooth day to day running of our company, support our strong growth trajectory and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional service for our growing client base.”