Nicola has more than 15 years' experience in journalism and public relations, managing crises and issues and working on some of the highest-profile campaigns.

Previous roles include:

Media Relations Manager, Thames Water Utilities Limited	Press and Publicity Manager, Commission for Africa
Press Secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, HM Treasury	Chief Press Officer, Department for Education and Skills
Senior Press Officer, Energy, Department for Trade and Industry	Press Officer, Department for International Development
Staff Writer, Rex Features International	Reporter, Guardian, Gazette, Independent and Citizen Newspapers