10/30/2026 updated
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Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Lead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Only remote
Master's Degree in Corporate Communications ManagementAbout me
Strategic communications and public affairs expert with experience across energy, transport, infrastructure, industry and technology. I align communications with business goals, manage reputation and stakeholder relations, and leverage AI and digital tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
CommunicationCrisis ManagementReputation ManagementPolicy AnalysisStakeholder EngagementStrategic CommunicationThought Leadership
Strategic Communications & Corporate Positioning
Extensive experience leading end-to-end corporate communications projects, from conceptualization and strategic framing to planning and execution, aligning communications with corporate objectives across regulated and strategic sectors such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure.
Reputation & Crisis Management
Proven track record in conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing comprehensive crisis manuals, designing crisis scenarios and response materials, and managing critical stakeholder communications to protect and enhance corporate reputation.
Policy Communications & Public Advocacy
Deep expertise in designing and executing complex corporate affairs strategies within evolving regulatory environments, translating European and national regulatory frameworks into consistent corporate narratives that address business and reputational risks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Design and development of institutional and industry engagement strategies, acting as a corporate liaison and advocating for corporate positions with media, regulators, industry associations, and opinion leaders.
Executive Communications & Thought Leadership
Development of tailored narratives, speeches, talking points, and specialized content for public appearances, media engagement, and industry forums, as well as preparation of executives and spokespeople for high-stakes public appearances and crisis communication scenarios.
Internal Communications
Definition and leadership of internal communications strategies, aligning internal messaging with business priorities, corporate culture, and organizational values, while supporting employee engagement.
Data-Driven Communications
Integration of AI and other management and optimization tools to enhance analysis, streamline content creation, and improve efficiency, keeping pace with technological developments and their implications for corporate communications.
Agency & Supplier Management
Management of agencies and suppliers, aligning communications investments with strategic priorities and ensuring consistency across integrated campaigns.
Corporate & Institutional Events
Planning, development, and execution of corporate and institutional events, including sponsorships and partnerships to reinforce visibility and strategic positioning.
Extensive experience leading end-to-end corporate communications projects, from conceptualization and strategic framing to planning and execution, aligning communications with corporate objectives across regulated and strategic sectors such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure.
Reputation & Crisis Management
Proven track record in conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing comprehensive crisis manuals, designing crisis scenarios and response materials, and managing critical stakeholder communications to protect and enhance corporate reputation.
Policy Communications & Public Advocacy
Deep expertise in designing and executing complex corporate affairs strategies within evolving regulatory environments, translating European and national regulatory frameworks into consistent corporate narratives that address business and reputational risks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Design and development of institutional and industry engagement strategies, acting as a corporate liaison and advocating for corporate positions with media, regulators, industry associations, and opinion leaders.
Executive Communications & Thought Leadership
Development of tailored narratives, speeches, talking points, and specialized content for public appearances, media engagement, and industry forums, as well as preparation of executives and spokespeople for high-stakes public appearances and crisis communication scenarios.
Internal Communications
Definition and leadership of internal communications strategies, aligning internal messaging with business priorities, corporate culture, and organizational values, while supporting employee engagement.
Data-Driven Communications
Integration of AI and other management and optimization tools to enhance analysis, streamline content creation, and improve efficiency, keeping pace with technological developments and their implications for corporate communications.
Agency & Supplier Management
Management of agencies and suppliers, aligning communications investments with strategic priorities and ensuring consistency across integrated campaigns.
Corporate & Institutional Events
Planning, development, and execution of corporate and institutional events, including sponsorships and partnerships to reinforce visibility and strategic positioning.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2025
Languages
EnglishFluentPortugueseGoodSpanishNative speaker
Project history
Leading and developing communications, public affairs, and reputation management strategies for companies in strategic and regulated sectors, with a core focus on energy, transportation, and infrastructure. Responsibilities include strategic project leadership, policy communications, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, executive positioning, spokesperson training, and corporate events.
Designed and executed communications and public advocacy strategies, led internal communications, managed policy communications covering wholesale energy markets and European regulation, strengthened stakeholder relationships, defined reputation and crisis management strategies, coordinated internationally, and managed agencies and suppliers.
Designed and implemented the communications strategy across Iberia, oversaw public image and crisis management, developed internal communications initiatives, led content management and digital communications, and planned corporate and industry-specific events, sponsorships, and partnerships.