Gary Corcoran
About Gary Corcoran
Gary Corcoran serves as the Head of Corporate Communications and Content at Polar Capital, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in editorial roles at Last Word Media and a long history in marketing and journalism, with a focus on content development for investment teams across various regions.
Current Role at Polar Capital
Gary Corcoran serves as the Head of Corporate Communications & Content at Polar Capital, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on promoting the intellectual capital within investment teams through effective content development. His responsibilities include managing content requirements that span multiple continents, including Europe, Asia, and the United States. Corcoran develops content for a diverse range of channels, targeting wholesale, institutional, and retail audiences.
Previous Experience at Last Word Media
Prior to his current role, Gary Corcoran worked at Last Word Media in various capacities from 2006 to 2018. He began as an Editor for Portfolio Adviser from 2006 to 2010, then served as Group Editor for Portfolio Adviser from 2010 to 2012. Corcoran continued to advance within the organization, becoming Director from 2015 to 2018 and Editorial Director from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at Last Word Media spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to multiple publications.
Career Background in Marketing and Journalism
Gary Corcoran has a background in marketing and journalism that spans several years. He worked at Legal & General as a Marketing Manager from 1990 to 2003, gaining significant experience in the financial services sector. Following this, he served as a Reporter for Pensions Week at the Financial Times Business from 2003 to 2004. This combination of marketing and journalism has informed his approach to corporate communications.
Educational Background
Gary Corcoran studied at the University of Southampton from 1986 to 1990, where he focused on French Language and Literature. He also attended the London School of Journalism from 2000 to 2002, earning a diploma. Earlier, he completed his education at Epsom College from 1981 to 1985. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in communication and language skills.