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Alistair Hammond has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over two decades. Alistair has held various roles in communications, media relations, and journalism.

Starting from their most recent position, Alistair worked as the Head of Financial Communications/Deputy Head of Communications at The Church of England, starting in April 2023.

Prior to that, they served as the Director of Communications at Thought Rocks Ltd since October 2022.

From October 2019 to October 2022, Alistair worked as the Director of Communications at Unilabs, a global clinical diagnostics group. In this role, they handled all internal and external communications, including public affairs, crisis communications, and employer branding.

Before joining Unilabs, Alistair served as the Global Director of Media Relations/PR at CWT, one of the top three business travel companies, from February 2017 to August 2019. In this position, they managed media relations worldwide and generated stories by leveraging data and networking with various media outlets.

From January 2007 to November 2016, Alistair worked as a Senior Consultant - Media Specialist at Kekst CNC, the strategic communications arm of the Publicis Group. In this role, they worked on diverse projects across Europe, including technology, intellectual property, real estate, litigation, crisis, and public affairs.

Alistair's journalism background includes roles such as a News Editor at Mergermarket from August 2002 to August 2006, where they covered M&A news and high-yield/restructuring situations. Alistair also had a role as a Business Site Editor at Whatsonwhen.com (now incorporated into Google) from August 2001 to April 2002.

Furthermore, Alistair held positions as the Head of Content at GroupTrade.com from February 2000 to July 2001 and as a Reporter at Bloomberg News from January 1997 to January 2000, where they covered the economic collapse of Indonesia and the ouster of President Suharto.

Overall, Alistair Hammond has demonstrated a strong expertise in communications, media relations, and journalism throughout their career.

Alistair Hammond completed their BA Hons degree in English Literature & Italian from the University of Kent, where they studied from 1992 to 1996. Prior to that, their education history includes attending the European School Mol and the European School Munich, although the specific duration and degrees obtained from these institutions are not provided.