Will Walden

Will Walden is an accomplished Executive Director and Chief Counsel at Edelman, serving since September 2019, focusing on advising UK, EMEA, and international c-suite clients on media, politics, crisis, and international relations. Previously, Will held prominent roles including Senior Counsel to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street and as Senior Counsel to the Leader of the Conservative Party, providing essential political consultancy. Will's extensive career includes significant positions at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, House of Commons, Greater London Authority, and BBC News, where Will covered major political events and developed strategic communication initiatives. Will holds a BA in Modern History from Durham University and A Levels from Elizabeth College in Guernsey.