Laura Oates

Laura Oates is a seasoned professional in corporate affairs with extensive experience at JTI (Japan Tobacco International), where Laura has held several key roles since August 2010, including Vice President Corporate Affairs for Western Europe and Corporate Development Director for the region. Prior to this, Laura served as Head of Government Relations in the UK and Corporate Affairs Manager. Laura's career began at Edelman as an Account Executive and included a pivotal role as a Parliamentary Researcher at the House of Commons from November 2006 to March 2010. Laura Oates earned a BA Hons in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge from 2003 to 2006.