IOIC has awarded Fellowship to nine internal communication professionals, marking one of its strongest cohorts to date. Each has been recognised for outstanding contributions to the profession and the Institute, demonstrating the depth of expertise, leadership and generosity of spirit that Fellowship demands.
The new Fellows are:
- Ana-Maria Marinescu-Thijssen, Leadership Development Consultant, Training The Middle
- Candy Hall, Senior Internal Communications and Engagement Manager, TUI
- Chris Coburn, Assistant Director of Culture and Engagement, Samaritans
- Jody Lewis, Internal, Digital and Creative Communications Director, Centrica
- Kathryn Andrews, Change and Engagement Lead, JERA Nex bp
- Lynsae Tulloch, Director, Eolas Comms
- Martin Fitzpatrick, Director of Internal Communications, Network Rail
- Sarah Meurer, Vice President Global Communications, Elsevier
- Victoria Ford, Managing Director, Perago
Fellowship is the highest honour IOIC bestows. It goes to practitioners who have not only demonstrated exceptional expertise across their careers but have given back generously to the wider profession through leadership, mentoring and the advancement of internal communication practice.
"What always stands out with IOIC Fellowship applicants is just how high the bar really is," said Suzanne Peck, President Emeritus and chair of the Fellowship board. "Our applicants show real depth, huge credibility, and a genuine passion for pushing internal communication forward. Every application tells a story of impact, generosity, and leadership. It is inspiring to interview them."
For Colin Archer, Head of Communications at Spirax Sarco and a first-time assessment panel member, the experience left a strong impression. "I felt genuinely humbled taking part in these Fellowship interviews. The experience, impact and leadership evident across the candidates was exceptional, but what stayed with me most was their humility. It reinforced my belief that this is a profession full of deep expertise and wonderful people who care about making a real difference."
The nine new Fellows join a growing community of practitioners who help set the global standard for internal communication.
Find out more about IOIC Fellowship here
