How and why did you decide to go into communications?

I really enjoy engaging with people and find language very interesting. My fascination with understanding how people think and convey their thoughts led me to study the philosophy in my undergraduate degree, including the philosophy of language. This helped me appreciate the nuances of communication more – and the ways it shapes our interactions and society. Pursuing a career in communications allows me to bring together an enjoyment of human interaction with hearing diverse perspectives.

Describe your working pattern of the course of an average week and how you find a work-life balance.

I find that it’s good to start the week at the office, so I tend to be part of the group that comes into the office on Mondays. It is also great to have the flexibility of the option to work from home as it gives me the chance to visit my family more.

Thanks to the central location, working from the office gives great opportunities to socialise with friends in different areas of London after work.  It’s always fun to visit client offices, too!

What areas or trends interest you the most at this time?

I studied politics at university and this record-breaking election year has been a fascinating backdrop for the asset management industry. The range of impacts which various elections can have for managers has been great to learn about. It shows just how entwined everything is!

Elections in emerging markets have been particularly interesting this year, with their changes to policy direction, market volatility, and investor sentiment offering both challenges and opportunities for our clients.

What do you do in your spare time?

I like being quite active so I cycle to work and try to fit a few runs in each week, weather permitting. I am also part of a mixed netball team. The winter season is thankfully played indoors, but now in the summer season, we get to play outdoors in a park which is a great way to spend warm evenings.

I’m also a member of Côr Llundain, a Welsh choir based in London. We’ve had a very fun year. In March, we celebrated St David’s Day at the Guildhall and had the opportunity to sing the national anthems at the Wales vs. France Six Nations game in Cardiff. We went international and won a competition in the Pan Celtic Festival in Carlow, Ireland in April. The summer has been great as we have just recorded a song with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and competed in the Welsh National Eisteddfod last week.

Tell us about the last book you read or the last podcast you listened to.

I recently finished “Phantom” by Jo Nesbo. Phantom is the ninth in the series following Harry Hole, a detective in the Oslo police force, as he races to solve a murder tied to a family member during a drugs-induced crisis in the city. While it is a little gruesome, I enjoy reading mysteries and crime books because I like the page turning impact. Reading the series has been a long-term project and I’m now nearing the end of the series. Despite the somewhat morbid depiction in the books, I would love to visit Oslo!

Name one goal, professional or personal, you have set yourself for the next 12 months.

My personal goal for the next year is to start running more long distances. It is something that I have done and enjoyed in the past. Summer weekends are a great opportunity to run to a new area of London – and catch the train back.