Robert Conaty

Robert Conaty is an experienced communications professional currently serving as the Associate Director of Communications and Editorial Team Leader at Ecorys, a position held since January 2007. Conaty leads a team of seven, specializing in European public policy communication, and works closely with national and regional authorities as well as EU institutions. Previous roles include Senior Communications Consultant and Communications Manager at Ecorys, where responsibilities encompassed business development, bid writing for large-scale EU proposals, managing communications products for the European Lifelong Learning Programme, and orchestrating public events. Conaty also held positions as Communications Officer at NHS South Birmingham, focusing on internal communications and media relations, and as a Market Researcher at Databuild Research and Solutions Ltd. Educational qualifications include an MSc in Marketing from the University of Leicester and a BA Hons in German and Spanish from Cardiff University, along with a City & Guilds Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism.