Adnan Bashir

Global Lead, External Communications, Hansen Technologies

Adnan is a Toronto-based communications and corporate affairs executive.

He has advised CEOs, government officials and nonprofits alike on communications strategy and messaging.

His consulting expertise spans the technology, telecommunications, energy, government, healthcare, logistics, education and financial services sectors.

: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adnan-bashir/

Louisa Heaven

Senior Internal Communications Manager, Nestle Purina

Louisa is a Senior Internal Communications Manager at Nestlé with 20 years’ experience and is passionate about the power of storytelling and employee engagement. She has developed internal communications strategies that engage employees with organisational priorities by inspiring and connecting them to the belief and vision of their business. Prior to Nestlé Louisa held a senior internal communications role at The Royal Bank of Scotland.

Rob Jones

Co-founder and content director, Artful Dog

Ross is co-founder and content director of communications agency Artful Dog. He has more than 20 years’ experience in internal comms – planning, writing and editing magazines, websites, brochures and other campaign materials. He is the editor of IoIC’s membership magazine, Voice.

Rob will be the MC in the Practical Zone 1.

Justine Stevenson FIIC

Director of Internal Communication and Employee Engagement, AQA

I’ve been working in Internal Comms for more than 20 years and have been lucky to work in some fantastic organisations across a range of sectors. I’ve been a member of IoIC for all of my IC career and a board member for a good part of that. I currently chair our annual awards – and am amazed every year and the excellence in our profession.

Amy Thomson

Internal Communication and Employer Brand Officer, The Brain Tumour Charity

I started my role in Internal Comms just over a year ago and have since thrown myself into getting involved in as much as I can. Alongside the day job, I’m a member of the FutureNet committee