William Walter
William Walter is an Account Executive at Project Associates and is principally responsible for research and analysis with a focus on media and politics. He works with corporate clients and overseas governments to identify their current and potential reputational issues and to advise them on the most appropriate communications strategy.
Areas of Expertise and Achievements
- Research, analysis and data gathering
- Supporting the delivery of clients’ communications strategies
- Extensive political knowledge
- Worked for James Duddridge MP and David Willetts MP
- Acted as campaign manager for the Eastbourne Conservatives and
worked closely with Nigel Waterson MP
Background
William has a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance from Durham University.
Since graduating from university, William has gained significant exposure to both politics and communications. He has worked for two front bench Conservative MPs: firstly as a research assistant to the Shadow Secretary of State of Innovation, Universities and Skills, David Willetts MP and secondly as an assistant to the opposition whip for the Treasury, James Duddridge MP.
He has gained extensive knowledge of communications through his time working for leading political journalist and political commentator, John Higginson and his time with two public affairs agencies, Bell-Pottinger and JC Strategy, where he was extensively involved in political and media research.
