Olivia Bayliss
About Olivia Bayliss
Olivia Bayliss serves as the Head of Communications at Legal & General Capital, bringing over 16 years of experience in strategic communications. She has held various roles in prominent organizations, including FTI Consulting and Savills, and has a strong background in engaging with media and investors.
Current Role at Legal & General
Olivia Bayliss serves as the Head of Communications for Legal & General Capital, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees strategic communications that align with the company's objectives. Additionally, she has been the Head of Communications for LGIM Real Assets and L&G Capital since 2015. Her responsibilities include managing internal and external messaging and engaging with various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Communications
Prior to her current role, Olivia Bayliss worked at Legal & General Investment Management as the PR Manager for Legal & General Property from 2012 to 2014. She also held the position of Head of PR and Marketing for Legal & General Property for a year in 2014. Her earlier experience includes serving as a Commercial Press Officer at Savills from 2006 to 2008 and as a PR Consultant at Porterfield Public Relations.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Bayliss studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a 2.1 BA (Hons) in History from 2000 to 2003. She has over 16 years of experience in strategic communications, focusing on linking business objectives with effective messaging. Her expertise includes engaging with media, investors, shareholders, and regulators.
Career at FTI Consulting
Olivia Bayliss worked at FTI Consulting from 2008 to 2012 as Vice President in Strategic Communications. During her tenure, she advised UK listed companies on rights issues, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. She was responsible for establishing and running communications functions across multiple divisions of Legal & General Group.
Background in Investor Relations
Before her roles in communications, Olivia Bayliss worked at WPP in investor relations from 2004 to 2006. This experience contributed to her understanding of the financial communications landscape, which she has applied throughout her career in various strategic communications roles.