Emma Hazan
About Emma Hazan
Emma Hazan is a seasoned communications professional with over twenty years of experience. She currently serves as Managing Director, Consumer, and Founder at Sidekick Comms, where she specializes in crisis management and communication strategies.
Work at Hotwire
Emma Hazan serves as the Managing Director, Consumer at Hotwire. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's strategic direction and consumer engagement initiatives. In addition to her role as Managing Director, she also serves as the Deputy Managing Director, UK, a position she has held since 2012. Her extensive experience in the communications industry informs her leadership at Hotwire, where she focuses on enhancing corporate reputation and developing effective communication strategies.
Education and Expertise
Emma Hazan studied at Haberdashers' Aske's School for Girls from 1989 to 1996. She then attended the University of Birmingham, where she earned a BA Hons in Spanish from 1996 to 2000. With over twenty years of experience in the communications sector, she has developed expertise in crisis management, communication strategy development, and business development. Her educational background and professional experience equip her to provide mentoring services to staff at Sidekick Comms.
Background
Emma Hazan has a significant background in the communications industry, having worked in various roles that emphasize consumer engagement and strategic communications. Prior to her current roles, she was the Global Head of Consumer from 2017 to 2019, based in London. This position allowed her to deepen her understanding of consumer needs and preferences, which she now applies in her leadership roles at Hotwire and as a founder since 2019.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Emma Hazan has provided strategic communications advice to notable brands such as Visa, O2, GoPro, HomeAway, Shazam, Ubisoft, and Travelex. Her work has focused on developing communication strategies that enhance corporate reputation. Her leadership roles at Hotwire and her founding of Sidekick Comms reflect her commitment to advancing effective communication practices within the industry.