Joanne brings global experience in strategic leadership, communications and reputation management spanning public, private and UHNWI sectors. Joanne has worked in key roles at the center of governments both in Europe and the Middle East with expertise in both communications and policy development. All in positions of leadership that have demanded a daily hands-on commitment to fast-paced delivery. Prior to joining Edelman Joanne built the Private Office and Philanthropic Portfolio of a Saudi Royal developing a number of lasting partnerships with various KSA infrastructure projects.
Further KSA experience includes leading the build of the first cross government international communications center for the Saudi government as well as running the media center for the annual Investment Fund ‘Future Investment Initiative’.