Gemma Watts
Gemma Watts is a Senior Account Executive at Project Associates. She is responsible for managing the development and delivery of strategic communications programmes for clients and for ensuring that Project Associates' research and monitoring services are working well. Her experience in public relations, public affairs and crisis communications gives her an excellent understanding of managing reputations.
Areas of Expertise and Achievements
- Integrated approach and experience across communications disciplines.
- Provides insight, reports and briefings on complex subjects and issues.
- Developing expertise in key growth areas for reputation management, including social media and privacy.
Background
Gemma joined Project Associates as an Account Executive in November 2008, following internships with the Public Affairs and Corporate PR practices at Ketchum Pleon and with the Global Government Relations team at DLA Piper LLP.
Prior to this, she honed client relations and negotiation skills working for the Legal Complaints Service directorate of the Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales.
Gemma has an MSc in Public Affairs and Lobbying, and a BA (Hons) degree in Politics from the University of Durham, giving her an excellent understanding of influencing public policy and perceptions through media and political campaigns.
