Headlinemoney Awards 2017

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AWARDS 2017
Congratulations to Victoria Leyton who improves
on her performance from 2016 and lands this
coveted trophy having been shortlisted for the
honour in 2016. Victoria describes herself as an
“ambitious and original PR with big brand financial
experience and a flair for uncovering news value
in the most unlikely of subjects”. What’s more,
she has plenty of supporters in the UK’s financial
journalism community. “Victoria is utterly brilliant.
So helpful and always quick. She has a really
deep understanding of the story behind the
headlines and therefore what we need from her
spokespeople,” one journalist commented. “She
is a pleasure to work with. Friendly, professional
and a great ambassador for whoever it is she is
representing,” a second journalist added.
PR Professional of the Year
Winner
Victoria Leyton, for her work at Quidco
and
Highly Commended
Madhu Kalia, Rathbones
The Shortlist
Commiserations to Madhu who found just one rival too good for her
in this year’s category. Journalists were glowing about her abilities.
“Madhu puts enormous amounts of effort into her relationships with
journalists taking time to catch up regularly with key contacts,” one
journalist wrote. “Her comments and suggestions are always relevant
and thoughtful. Madhu’s also mindful of the journalist’s lot of being
continually on deadline,” a second correspondent added.
• Charlotte Banks, Schroders
• Lora Coventry, Liontrust
• Chris Dowsett, NS&I
• Madhu Kalia, Rathbones
• Victoria Leyton, for her work at Quidco and
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