Mark Ferguson
Head of Reputation, Crisis, and Client Operations
Mark specialises in providing expert public policy and corporate communications advice to global organisations. He leads the practice on ESG and sustainability, life sciences and artificial intelligence as well as advising businesses on their political engagement, reputation management and crisis communications in highly regulated industries.
Mark leads the Public Policy and Strategic Communications practice ESG and sustainability, life sciences and artificial intelligence, providing clients with insight into the most relevant and impactful policies and legislation that impact their business.
Mark has more than fifteen years’ experience working in public policy advising businesses on political engagement, media relations, crisis communications, and reputation management. He has a background in regulated industries, and extensive experience of supporting businesses to understand and engage with the policy process.
Credentials
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2019Joined Pinsent Masons
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2018Chartered Institute of Public Relations - Diploma, Crisis Communications
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2017Spark Energy - Head of External Relations
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2015Affinity Water - Corporate Affairs Manager
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2012E.ON - Senior Public Affairs Advisor
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2009University of Edinburgh - MSc, Policy Studies
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2008University of Aberdeen - MA, Management Studies
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