Sir Craig Oliver
Transform strategic communications with Sir Craig Oliver, speaker, media navigation expert. Craig works with organisations to develop crisis management frameworks, build reputation resilience, and master digital transformation, delivering insights from his experience as Downing Street Communications Director and global media leadership.
London, United Kingdom
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His six-year tenure at 10 Downing Street included overhauling government communications for the digital age and directing the successful 2015 General Election campaign. Sir Craig's bestselling book Unleashing Demons about the Brexit referendum was adapted into Channel 4's Brexit: The Uncivil War, featuring Rory Kinnear as Craig opposite Benedict Cumberbatch. Sir Craig has appeared on Question Time and often finds himself on the other side of the camera as a broadcaster, commentator and podcast host. He is in demand as a moderator and host for events where his expertise enables him to facilitate and augment panel discussions on the full range of issues and challenges faced in the UK and around the world.
Sir Craig is Co-Global Head of Strategy and Reputation at FGS Global, working with some of the biggest businesses in the world. He is also a trustee of the Make-A-Wish charity.
Sir Craig helps organisations develop robust communication frameworks in today's "360-degree media world." His approach combines crisis management expertise with strategic narrative development, enabling businesses to respond confidently to disruption. Craig's guidance is particularly valuable for teams navigating restructuring or unfamiliar responsibilities.
Audiences gain practical tools for reputation management in volatile environments, strategies for effective digital transformation, and techniques to align communications with organisational purpose. Sir Craig's insights help teams build confidence when facing media scrutiny and public challenges.
Book Sir Craig to equip your organisation with communication strategies that transform uncertainty into opportunity while navigating today's complex media landscape.
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