Boutique agency providing editorial strategy, content creation and communications consulting. Clients include the World Association of Newspapers (World Editors Forum), the OECD working group on Future Global Shocks, Reuters, Bellier Financial and the New Cities Foundation (communications strategy, website and social media campaign ahead of their São Paulo conference).

Blue Heron Research Partners is a global leader in qualitative due diligence. We are an independent research firm that works on an exclusive basis with our clients, and we’re proud of our reputation for integrity, ethical conduct, and professional excellence. What makes Blue Heron different is that we apply the fundamentals of investigative journalism—detailed interviews and meticulous public records searches—to uncover actionable insights about managements and companies.

Produced client publications, websites, newsletters and campaigns in English, Dutch and French — covering Chinese equities, a water fund, low-volatility stocks and Solvency II frameworks for insurers. Contributed to the 2013 strategic marketing plan, created an SRI website, updated the style guide and implemented a new visual identity. Responsible for a 150-page quarterly PowerPoint report to the UN Joint Staff Pension Committee.

Headed multimedia operations in the Netherlands. Managed budget, stringer contracts and performance targets. Became senior financial sector correspondent until return to France.

Led a team of journalists against KPIs. Shadow secondment to editor-in-charge for company news across EMEA. Prior role as European lead auto correspondent. Reporting trips to Japan, China and the US. Launched Reuters wine pages. Founded the Reuters Academy Paris for staff training. Held webinars on best practices for financial news releases for SBF120 companies. Recognised as management talent by hierarchy and inspiring leader by staff.

Led international coverage of the Ahold crisis. Trainer and mentor. Covered Dutch central bank and national budget.

Covered the ABB and Swissair crises, Swisscom expansion and Swiss central bank policy. Organised an indicator forecasting poll for private bank economists.

Company news covering Total, Elf, pharmaceuticals, technology, telecoms and transport.

Company news and industry coverage including the Virgin vs British Airways dispute.

Started as market reporter, progressed to corporate and general news including banking sector coverage. Obtained Cambridge University Certificate of Proficiency in English.