Toby Bates

Toby Bates is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in corporate and financial communications and reputation management. Currently serving as the Head of External Communications at Currys plc since January 2022, Toby previously founded and partnered at Kempson Communications, a consulting firm. Key past roles include Senior Adviser at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, Director at Tulchan Communications LLP, Interim Global Head of Group Communications at 3i Group plc, and Interim Senior Communications Consultant at BG Group, where Toby played a crucial role in high-profile mergers and corporate restructurings. Educational achievements include a CIM Diploma in Marketing and a degree from Newcastle University.