Edward Funnell
Edward Funnell is a highly skilled senior corporate communications and public affairs professional with extensive experience in advising blue-chip companies, PR agencies, trade associations, and government departments.
His expertise lies in managing teams for media relations, public affairs campaigns, stakeholder engagement programs, crisis management, and positive PR initiatives. He is a seasoned spokesman in national media and adept at bid writing and editing of delivery plans for leading companies in public procurement competitions.
Edward's specialties include corporate PR strategy, media relations, public affairs, crisis management, policy development, internal communications, copywriting, and editing.
He holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from Newcastle University, an MA in European Economic and Political Integration from Durham University, and A-Levels in English, History, Economics, and Politics from Pocklington School.
Edward's career spans various roles such as Communications and Public Affairs Adviser at Epsilon Communications Ltd, Head of External Relations at Northern Rail, and Director of Communications at ATOC. He has also held positions at major organizations like Virgin Atlantic Airways and the Department for Transport.
