Stuart Neill
About Stuart Neill
Stuart Neill is the External Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil and the Head of Communications and Engagement at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, with extensive experience in strategic communication roles across various organizations.
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Stuart Neill is currently serving as the External Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil. He is also the Head of Communications and Engagement at Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Current Positions at ExxonMobil and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Stuart Neill currently works as the External Affairs Manager at ExxonMobil since 2019, based in Fife. Concurrently, he holds the position of Head of Communications and Engagement at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, a role he has been in since 2016, based in Glasgow.
Previous Roles in Communications
Stuart Neill has held various roles in communications, including Group Communications Manager at Exova Group plc from 2012 to 2016, Senior Communications Adviser at The Scottish Government from 2009 to 2012, and Senior Media Manager roles at both National Australia Bank and Tesco Bank. He also served as Head of Public Relations at Adecco UK, Public Relations Manager at Manpower UK, and Media Manager at Finance & Leasing Association, in addition to his initial role as Communications Manager at British Rail.
Managing M&A Communications
Throughout his career, Stuart Neill has managed communications during mergers and acquisitions. This role involves a broad range of tasks, from developing communication strategies to ensure smooth transitions, maintaining stability, and mitigating any potential reputational risks associated with such corporate activities.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Neill obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from the University of Strathclyde, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. He has extensive experience in strategic communication initiatives, brand establishment in new markets, and managing reputational risk for organizations.