Alix Shepherd

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About Alix Shepherd

A resourceful and hugely competent professional with a vast perspective that bestrides the Scottish Government, UK Government, Police Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Prison Service, NHS Scotland and commercially by leveraging the economic impact of a Rugby World Cup for New Zealand tourism. I bring wisdom and insight with a big picture and innovative approach to strategy development and stakeholder engagement particularly within complex organisations. I take pride in fostering great relationships at all levels in many cultures and offer creativity, generating new ideas to deliver impactful outcomes. This is consistently recognised by peers and colleagues as is my ability to provide credible leadership to multidisciplinary teams. SUMMARY •Senior responsible officer for UK Gov Managed Quarantine Services Stakeholder Governance Group •Senior responsible officer strategic communications for Scotland’s Covid-19 vaccination programme •Provided leadership to strengthen effective partnerships across Police Scotland’s complex landscape •Designed and implemented a comprehensive strategic communications strategy for the Scottish Government’s £2.8bn devolved social security programme •Developed stakeholder communications for UK Trade & Investment’s unprecedented change strategy from in-house Marketing to outsourcing a £40m contract •Transformed a $5m international marketing programme to position Auckland as the leading city for Rugby World Cup 2011 My ideal role is working closely with executive leadership on vision and strategy and in inspiring people and partners to quickly achieve exceptional results. My ideal environment is ambitious with the confidence and courage to be creative to deliver a positive legacy.