Kate Adlington
About Kate Adlington
Kate Adlington is the Group Head of Corporate Communications at Arup, with extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations.
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Kate Adlington is the Group Head of Corporate Communications at Arup. She has been in this role since 2020, bringing extensive experience in corporate communications to the position.
Current Company: Arup
Kate Adlington currently works at Arup, a leading global design and consulting firm for the built environment. She has held the title of Group Head of Corporate Communications since 2020 and is based in London, United Kingdom. Before her current role, she was the UKIMEA Press Office Leader & Group Comms at Arup from 2016 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining Arup, Kate Adlington held several key positions in the field of corporate communications. She was the Ford Smart Mobility, Europe Comms Lead at H+K Strategies UK from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a Corporate Communications Consultant on a freelance basis in 2014 and served as a Communications Consultant at Pulse Brands from 2009 to 2014. Her career also includes roles as Public Relations Manager at Econcern in the Netherlands and Account Manager at Golley Slater. Additionally, she worked at MSLGROUP as a Senior Account Executive from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Kate Adlington earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Public and Media Relations from Cardiff University (Chartered Institute of PR accredited) in 2005. She also holds a BA Hons degree in History from the University of Nottingham, obtained in 2003. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in public relations and history, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles within the corporate communications sector.
Background in Public Relations
Kate Adlington has an extensive background in public relations, spanning numerous roles and responsibilities. Beginning her career as a Senior Account Executive at MSLGROUP, she has developed her expertise through a range of positions, including Public Relations Manager at Econcern and Corporate Communications Consultant at Pulse Brands. Her depth of experience in managing communications and public relations at various organizations underscores her proficiency and capability in the field.