Emma Vandore is a dynamic content strategist, award-winning writer, and former business and politics journalist with a wealth of experience across media, marketing, and events. With a background in financial and political journalism at Bloomberg and the Associated Press, she honed her ability to craft compelling narratives, break news, and shape thought leadership. Transitioning into events, she has led high-impact content teams for global organisations Hyve, and Montgomery Group, where she is currently Head of Content.
Emma’s expertise spans content strategy, storytelling, and event marketing. At Hyve, she transformed the Bett conference’s digital content approach, significantly increasing engagement, sponsorship, and diversity among speakers. At AECOM, she led the global content team, spearheading a global thought leadership program, aligning brand narratives with business objectives while managing flagship publications.
Beyond corporate roles, Emma has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, having co-founded the boutique storytelling agency StoryUp and led her own consultancy, Kagisha Ltd, providing strategic content and media relations services to high-profile clients such as the Financial Times, MIT, and Business France. She has also served as a judge for the Business Book Awards and actively contributes to community initiatives, including school governance and diversity networks.
Fluent in French with working knowledge of Italian, Emma combines international experience with creative vision to develop engaging content strategies. Her ability to bridge media, marketing, and event communications makes her a sought-after leader in content-driven brand storytelling.
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