Experience drives expansion at BakerBaird
A communications and relationships business set up by a former head of communications for the Government and a senior journalist has appointed two new associates.
BakerBaird, run by Richard Baker and Stuart Baird, moved into new premises during the summer, taking space in Accelerate Places Nottingham, the co-working hub launched by the leading venture builder Blenheim Chalcot.
Now, BakerBaird has expanded its team to support an expanding workload among new and existing clients by bringing in two associates wo have in-depth media and communications experience.
Charles Walker, former deputy editor of the Nottingham Post and editor of Lincolnshire Echo, and Gail Downey, an experienced ex-BBC journalist and trainer, have joined the team alongside owners Richard and Stuart, and former head of communications for Heart Research UK, Chris Child.
Charles has worked in public relations roles for HM Government, managing media relations for the census in England and Wales, and for the aid agency, Oxfam, acting as a spokesman in various conflicts and humanitarian crises internationally.
Gail is a former BBC journalist who has a track record of delivering media courses through Capita to staff in government departments from DWP to the Highways Agency. She has run her own publicity campaigns and courses for both the public and private sector teaching delegates media awareness and story identification.
Founder Richard Baker said: "Our clients demand quality and we only work with quality professionals. In the world where content is king, all our staff are award winning journalists and experienced communications professionals."
Stuart Baird added: "We are now into our third year, and we are finding an increasing demand from major clients across the UK who are looking for professionals capable of communicating complex issues, identifying opportunities and getting focused messages across to multiple audiences.
"Though we're operating nationally, our move into Nottingham is a sign of intent and bringing associates like Charles and Gail on board will allow us to expand our operations while maintaining the quality our clients demand."