Anne-Marie Lacey is a multi-award-winning Chartered PR practitioner, strategic adviser and Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University.

She combines real-world experience with evidence-based thinking to develop strategic communicators and strengthen the profession.

Her career spans agency, consultancy, in-house advisory and higher education, having worked with organisations in the lifestyle, leisure and entertainment sectors, including some of the world's best-known brands.

A CIPR Fellow and recipient of the Sir Stephen Tallents Medal, Anne-Marie has lived the membership journey, spending almost 15 years volunteering across the Institute, from Student Representative to Board Director. Those experiences have given her a unique perspective on the strengths of the Institute and the opportunities to do even more for members.

The news was announced this week that she's currently standing for CIPR President-Elect 2027.

I've known her for nearly a decade and wanted to give my listeners a chance to find out more about the news and her reasons for putting her hat in the ring.

Listen to discover:

• why she's decided to put herself forward now
• the role of belonging and relevancy within membership associations
• her strong views on lobbying and why share of voice and representation matters

Thank you for tuning in.

Rachel

Show notes can be found at allthingsic.com/podcast