Shamillia Sivathambu
About Shamillia Sivathambu
Shamillia Sivathambu serves as the Global Head of Public Relations at capital.com, where she has worked since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, she has held various roles in communications and journalism, including positions at United Overseas Bank and PIMCO.
Work at Capital.com
Shamillia Sivathambu serves as the Global Head of Public Relations at Capital.com, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's public relations strategy and communications efforts. Her focus includes enhancing the company's narrative and managing external communications, particularly in the fintech sector, where Capital.com operates award-winning AI-enabled trading platforms.
Previous Experience in Strategic Communications
Prior to her current role, Shamillia held various positions in strategic communications across multiple organizations. She worked at United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) as Head of Strategic Communications and Brand from 2015 to 2020. Before that, she served as Vice President of Corporate Communications for PIMCO in EMEA from 2010 to 2013 and as Head of Communications & Investment Writing at Argo Capital Management Ltd from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Shamillia Sivathambu has a strong educational background in journalism and social sciences. She earned a Master's degree in International Journalism from City, University of London in 2003. Additionally, she holds a BSc in Social Sciences from the University of Bristol, completed in 1998. Her education complements her over 15 years of experience in the international financial services industry, transitioning from a financial journalist to a communications specialist.
Background in Financial Journalism
Shamillia began her career in financial journalism, which laid the foundation for her expertise in communications. She worked in various roles, including as a Reporter for Euromoney magazine and as a News Editor at With Intelligence. Her experience in journalism has equipped her with the skills to distill complex subjects into effective storytelling, enhancing her capabilities in corporate communications.
Specialization in Financial Services Communications
Shamillia specializes in managing communications within the financial services sector. She possesses comprehensive knowledge of investment management practices, banking, and financial regulation. Her experience includes developing communication strategies that support long-term growth and success for organizations in the financial industry.