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Hamish Gale

@hamishgale

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Strategic communications consultant delivering advocacy, brand and content excellence.

Qatar

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead advocacy, brand and content strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive measurable audience engagement within a values-driven organisation.

I am a communications consultant with over 13 years' experience in advocacy, strategic communications and brand development across public, private and non-profit sectors.

I have led large brand and web projects, including developing corporate brand guidelines, redesigning websites and implementing intranet content and training for organisations such as Hamad Medical Corporation and Qatar Museums.

My strengths include speech writing, editorial development, media and internal communications, and crisis and change communications, underpinned by practical experience managing creative and web teams.

I am ready to bring a comprehensive skill set, strong stakeholder engagement and a results-oriented approach to an ambitious team looking to strengthen advocacy, content and brand impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Communications Consultant

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Freelance

Oct 2020 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Provided advocacy and strategic communications consultancy for organisations including Qatar Museums and Hamad Medical Corporation, led intranet content development and staff training, and delivered branding and web communication projects that improved internal engagement.

Content Development Brand Strategy Staff Training Advocacy Internal Communications WordPress

Senior English Writer

Memac Ogilvy (QF)

Jan 2019 - Feb 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Crafted persuasive narratives and long-form content for clients, improving campaign clarity and audience engagement across corporate and cultural communications.

Copywriting Content Strategy Proofreading

Senior English Writer

CHSS, HBKU

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Produced social media content, speeches, and editorial pieces to support institutional communications and audience engagement initiatives.

Content Strategy Messaging Media Management Proofreading

Senior English Writer

UCL Qatar

Jan 2016 - Feb 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Developed strategic communications and speech writing for academic audiences, strengthening institutional messaging and content consistency.

Content Development Communications Strategy Internal Communications Messaging Media Relations Proofreading

AGM Brand & Merchandising

Rumaillah Group

Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Led brand and merchandising initiatives, developed policy and comprehensive content that supported commercial and brand objectives.

Brand Management Merchandising Policy Writing Content Development Marketing Communications Stakeholder Management Creative Briefing Campaign Development

Director of Brand & Web Communications

Hamad Medical Corporation

Mar 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years 9 months)

Engineered corporate brand strategy, established brand guidelines, managed creative and web teams, and led a website redesign and implementation to improve corporate identity and digital presence.

Brand Strategy Web Development Corporate Communications Brand Guidelines Content Development Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Communications Consultant

Engage Consultancy

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 (2 years)

Delivered speech writing, editorial and content development, and coordinated radio and press advertising campaigns for regional clients.

Media Management Radio Advertising Content Strategy

Communications Director

HQ Creative

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 (2 years)

Managed communications for events and productions, developed show concepts, storyboards and dialogue, and oversaw print and production management to deliver creative client solutions.

Storyboarding Production Management Managed Print Proposal Writing Creative Development

Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications

AEGON Asset Management

Jan 2003 - Nov 2006 (3 years 10 months)

Oversaw brand and communications strategy, implemented internal brand alignment, managed media relations, and developed brand measurement reporting to support business objectives.