Edelman

CEO of Edelman UK and Global Chair, Crisis and Risk

Julian Payne is CEO of Edelman UK and Global Chair, Crisis and Risk at Edelman. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business growth, creative excellence, and strategic client counsel across the UK. As Global Chair, Crisis & Risk, he advises corporations and C-suites facing the highest levels of reputational risk..

Previously Julian has held senior global roles specialising in corporate, brand, and digital communications for organisations including the BBC, where he was Director of Communications, and Burberry, where he served as EVP Global PR and Corporate Affairs.