The Publicis Life Brands Resolute Award for Emerging Leader in Healthcare Communications

Summary of work

'Passionate', 'tenacious' and 'an incredible role model' is how Kim’s employers and media contacts describe her, while those in her team say she is 'incredibly supportive' and 'always finds time to listen'.

A founding member of Liberation, Kim has risen to agency leader in five years while still being a team player. Those around her find Kim 'refreshing and energising', 'astute' and 'leading change' at an agency that is flourishing under her leadership.

Kim lives and breathes the company values and has used them as the foundation on which to guide Liberation through its journey from independent agency to part of a successful communications group.

Along the way she has maintained 100% of Liberation's staff and clients as well as adding new faces to both and won industry awards - including a prestigious PMEA Award and the coveted Small Consultancy of the Year at last year's Communiqué Awards.

Revered by journalists for her media skills, knowledge and creativity, Kim also excels in PR strategy and business acumen – making her an essential and well-respected member of her clients' communications teams.

Kim says her goal is to inspire people and help them become the best version of what they want to be.

Judges comments

Kim handled the transition from team player to leader seamlessly, showing excellent business leadership qualities in the process. She clearly brings the best out in her team and has a plan for the future, with a clear strategic outlook on what she wants to achieve.