Communications consultancy that drives strategic impact and change

Bringing a unique combination of NGO perspective and private sector experience to any organisational challenge
Ability to deeply analyse complex issues and needs to unlock opportunities with positive outcomes
Deep experience of driving sustainability strategy
Proven success through award-winning multi-sector campaigns

Karen Richards is a London based Communications Director with 20 years of experience spanning media relations, corporate communications, crisis/ issues management, strategic planning for c-suite stakeholders and reputation management. Karen has worked for some of the biggest consumer goods and non-governmental organisations in the world including senior in-house roles at Unilever and WWF.

"Karen operates at the intersection of sustainability, communications and corporate affairs. She combines an NGO background and insights with a laser sharp focus on business delivery. She has the rare ability to not only challenge but also provide solutions in the short and long term. Her humour, flair and resilience allow her to navigate complex internal and external stakeholder challenges."

Annick Boyen, VP Communications Global Markets and External Affairs at Unilever
"Karen brings deep audience insight, a highly strategic approach and calm and thoughtful ways of working. She has brought welcome clarity to what can be a very complex set of messages and communication needs; I count myself lucky to have her on the extended Sustainability team. "

Thomas Lingard, Head of Environment at Unilever
"Karen is an exceptional communications leader who has consistently driven communication strategy development and implementation across multidisciplinary teams on a global scale. Karen is an agile solutions-oriented leader, and a real pleasure (and fun!) to work with."

Elena Khishchenko, Head of Campaigns at WWF International
"Karen is exceptional at translating complex environmental issues into compelling narratives. She sees the big picture and has a passion for sustainability. "

Dr Stephen Cornelius, Deputy Leader of Climate & Energy at WWF International
"I have witnessed Karen's diligence and passion to deliver real results for the organisation. Our later working relationship, as peers in the Senior Comms team at WWF International, cemented for me the value she brings to the organisation, as I witnessed first hand both how she leads proactive comms activities, and reacts in crisis and urgent situations."

Joe Dix, Head of Digital at WWF International (now Director of Digital and Brand Strategy at World Animal Protection)

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