For our summer special, we've assembled a list of what we believe to be the most important things effective Corporate Affairs practitioners need to know – blending practical lessons, shared wisdom from talented colleagues, and insights that only time and experience can bring. Some of the points are practical, others are more philosophical, but whether you're at the beginning of your career or leading a global function, there's something here for everyone. We will be posting all 101 thoughts over the next five weeks of summer on our Apella Advisors LinkedIn Page. So search and follow us there, meanwhile, hear some of our favourites on this episode. This episode is hosted by Apella Advisors partners JennyScott, Andrew Brown, and Matt Young. Email us at [email protected] we'd love to hear your thoughts - which resonated with you… and what have we missed?

Andrew Brown; formerly Director of Communications and Public affairs at Ageas Insurance, Andrew has more than ten years' experience leading the corporate affairs functions for global, listed, multifaceted firms across a range of regulated and unregulated sectors. He has considerable experience in issues, crisis and change management as well as reputation sentiment analysis and insight. Formerly Director of Communications at Drax Group plc and Group Corporate Affairs Director at Regus plc.

Jenny Scott; Former Executive Director of Communications at the Bank of England and co-lead for Bank wide strategy. Advisor to the Governor, sat on the Bank's executive committee and risk committee. Formerly economics and politics correspondent for the BBC and presenter of the Daily Politics. Trustee of Pro Bono Economics.

Matt Young has 25 years of experience across media relations, public affairs, regulatory development, employee engagement, brand development, competition and CSR. Group corporate affairs director at Lloyds Banking Group, part of the senior team which rescued the bank and rebuilt its reputation following the financial crisis. Formerly communications director at Santander UK and board member of the BBA. You can get in touch by emailing [email protected] and please consider leaving us a review.

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