Liz Rees

Non-executive director (Strategic communications & marketing)

Liz is the Head of Communications for UKSBS, a shared services provider for the UK government clients.  A member of the senior leadership team, Liz heads up the full portfolio of  communications including internal and external communications, media, marketing, digital, content, brand and risk management and is leading the communications for major IT transformations.  A senior advisor, Liz has transformed communications teams to become an enabler to organisation’s success establishing effective operating models with deep understanding of audiences at its core.  Liz is an award winning, qualified marketer and holds membership to CIM, CIPR and IOIC and is part of the Government Communications Service.

Liz has held senior marketing and communications leadership positions for over 15 years in public sector across a variety of industries including IT, transport and public services, her work  in DVLA, reached millions of UK citizens with high value, high impact campaigns, led the marketing for the Wales National Airshow and is an experienced media lead.   

With expertise in developing high performing teams, strategic communications, evidence-based marketing, stakeholder management, advertising, media, strategic partnerships and crisis communications, Liz has an excellent track record of leadership, communications operations and high impact campaign delivery for major public sector and government brands.