Geraldine Sharpe-Newton has over 30 years experience in corporate communications and media companies on both sides of the Atlantic. Her knowledge has been gained through her career in journalism and public relations agencies, publishing, and charity and media companies. Her roles have included running communications for some of the most powerful media and publishing companies in the world, including CBS News, ITN, Turner Broadcasting, CNN International and Simon & Schuster. She was responsible for the media launch of The Economist in America and was a Director at WWF. Her PR agency experience was gained through Burson Marsteller.

Since 1998 Geraldine has run a number of small media consultancies with a wide variety of clients. She has been President of the Media Society, Chair of Forum UK [IWF] On the Board of Theatre 503, Associate Critical Eye and a Specialist Business Mentor at The Prince’s Trust.

“I wasn’t a natural entrepreneur but I’ve always believed in taking chances, moving forward, taking that plunge. I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t. However I didn’t start my own communications business till 1998 and it was small and bespoke. It’s emphasis changed as the clients needs changed and I moved into training and mentoring.

I’m starting again with a fresh idea, it’s small right now but that is the challenge. Is it viable? Can I make it work? So being part of the School for Creative Start-ups and helping others kick start is part of my vision.”

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