Ruth Shaw
About Ruth Shaw
Ruth Shaw serves as the Head of Internal Communications at MVF, where she leads global communications across multiple countries. With over 15 years of experience in internal communications, she has held various roles in organizations such as Moorfields Eye Hospital and Notting Hill Genesis.
Current Role at MVF
Ruth Shaw serves as the Head of Internal Communications at MVF, a company recognized as 1st in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For. She has held this position since 2021, leading the global internal communications function across the UK, US, and Netherlands. In her role, she focuses on strategy development and delivery, ensuring effective communication within the organization.
Previous Experience in Internal Communications
Ruth Shaw has over 15 years of experience in internal communications and change management. Prior to her current role, she worked at Notting Hill Genesis as Senior Strategic Internal Communications Lead from 2015 to 2019. She also served as Head of Communications at Lewisham Homes from 2019 to 2021, and as Internal Communications and Publications Manager at Moorfields Eye Hospital for 11 months in 2015.
Educational Background
Ruth Shaw studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Music and Business Management. Her studies spanned from 2002 to 2005, providing her with a foundation in both creative and business disciplines.
Career in Publishing and Content Management
Ruth has held various editorial and content management roles throughout her career. She worked as a Sub-editor at Rhinegold Publishing Ltd from 2006 to 2007 and later as Editor at ABRSM from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she served as Content and Publications Manager at Maggie's Centres in 2013 and as Content and Publications Editor at the Royal Opera House from 2011 to 2013.
Specializations and Skills
Ruth Shaw specializes in strategy development and delivery, communications planning, and change management. Her skill set includes stakeholder management, events management, and presenting. She has expertise in brand and creative management, content and editorial writing, and senior leadership engagement, contributing to her effectiveness in internal communications.