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Authentic Leadership, Building Trust & UK Energy: Comms and Corporate Affairs Insights with Ann-Marie Wilkinson

15 May 2025 by Max Forsyth

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Introduction

In the latest episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast, ⁠Max Forsyth⁠, MD & Founder of ⁠Comms Search & Selection⁠, interviews Ann-marie Wilkinson, a corporate communications and public affairs professional with 25 years of experience across highly regulated industries including gambling and energy and has advised and worked with FTSE plcs, including Imperial Tobacco, 888 Holdings (now evoke), IGas Energy and Star Energy.

Ann-marie shares invaluable perspectives on strategic stakeholder engagement, effective crisis management, and the pivotal role of data and AI in contemporary communications.

Max and Ann-marie discuss the recent success of Reform UK, the election of Dame Andrea Jenkyns as Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire and what this might mean for shale gas, fracking, geothermal and UK energy companies. Ann-marie also reveals who her all-time communications hero is and her favourite CEO she has worked for in terms of their communication ability.

This discussion provides communications, corporate affairs and C-Suite leaders with actionable strategies for building organisational trust, navigating complex public perception around critical issues like energy security, and fostering authentic leadership that resonates.

Join ⁠Max Forsyth⁠ of ⁠Comms Search & Selection⁠ for a strategic dialogue with an industry leader.

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​About Comms Search & Selection

⁠Comms Search & Selection⁠ is a specialist in-house communications executive search recruitment agency. By matching high-performing professionals with leading companies, wehelp businesses meet their long and short-term objectives through permanent jobs, contract appointments or interim positions. Tap into our extensive network to find your perfect match, grow your business and your career.

Whether you are looking for an executive search agency to build your team, or seeking your next job in corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, investor relations, PR or content, our experienced consultants can help you meet your goals.