Crampton Blackie Partners, Executive Chair
I am an internationally recognized leader in strategic narrative, innovation, and growth. My career has spanned journalism, marketing, scale-ups and advisory roles, and I’ve built and scaled businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the US, and the Americas. These hands-on experiences have made me adept at navigating the nuances of local markets—from market entry and growth acceleration to crisis management. I began as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times and the International Herald Tribune, honing my ability to distill complex ideas for global audiences. I later led global digital strategy for Ogilvy and Edelman, advising both Fortune 500 companies and disruptive startups, including a lead role in the Nasdaq IPO of a cutting edge biotech. Today, I specialize in helping deeptech, biotech, and innovation-driven companies craft compelling stories that unlock investment and drive growth. My leadership journey is enriched by active roles with the World Economic Forum and other leading organizations, through which I’ve built a wide- reaching network of founders, investors, policymakers, and creative leaders. I’m passionate about leveraging these connections to support the next generation of innovators. I believe transformative ideas deserve narratives that inspire action, and I am dedicated to helping visionary teams turn ambition into global impact.