Steven MacEwan

External Communications Manager Emea @NSF

Oxford, GB

I drive strategies that amplify NSF\'s mission to improve human and planet health. Since joining in 2021, my focus has been on elevating NSF’s visibility and influence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through dynamic media engagement and thought leadership. My role encompasses leading NSF\'s EMEA media presence, crisis communication, and supporting our key divisions - Food, Life Science, and Water - with strategic communication initiatives that align with our overarching goals to not only raise NSF\'s profile but also contribute significantly to the global conversation on public health and safety.Key achievements include:• Successfully led communications for EMEA restructuring, equipping leadership with strategic messaging and internal communication platforms to drive effective organisational change• Elevated executive profiles through a comprehensive thought leadership program, securing high-profile speaking opportunites, including securing exective\'s repeated participation in the Financial Times Global Boardroom alongside industry pioneers, reaching an audience of 10M+• Propelling a 33% YOY increase in EMEA media coverage and record media engagement, including coverage on key platforms from the BBC and Financial Times, to a hit TV show on Amazon Prime.• Implementing advanced communications platforms boosting in-house media outreach capabilities, evidenced by a 138% increase in pitches in 2024 and enhanced engagement rates.• Leading critical communications for restructuring, ensuring seamless messaging and support for our leadership teams.

St Christopher's School, Bahrain

GCSE's

Reigate College

A-Levels, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, General Studies

Brunel University of London

Bachelor’s Degree, Economics