James Georgalakis

London United Kingdom

Director of Communications and Impact

I've worked in the charity sector since 2000, predominantly in media and advocacy communications roles. I joined the international development sector in 2005. I currently work for the Institute of Development Studies, based at the University of Sussex, which is a leading global organisation for research, teaching and communication on international development. I lead their Central Communications team overseeing publications, web and social media, media and PR and public affairs. I was promoted to the position of Head of Communications in Spring 2012. Previous experience includes three years with international charity EveryChild . I successfully helped to raise their profile with opini