Hilary Barnes

Hilary Barnes has extensive work experience in corporate communications, marketing, and branding. Hilary'smost recent role was as Group Director of Corporate Communications at Klöckner Pentaplast starting in August 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Corporate Communications at VolkerWessels UK from July 2018 to June 2023. Hilary also served as the Group Communications Director at SIG plc from September 2016 to July 2018 and as the Head of Employee Communications at Barratt Developments plc from July 2013 to August 2016. Hilary has also held interim positions as Communications and Marketing Manager at Abbeyfield from January 2013 to July 2013. Before that, they were the Group Head of Communications and Brand at Keepmoat Group from May 2010 to January 2013 and Communications Manager at The Apollo Group from May 2010 to March 2012. Prior to their roles in the construction industry, Hilary worked as a PR and Marketing Manager at the Considerate Constructors Scheme from 2004 to 2010. Hilary also has previous experience as a Teacher of English at NATO from 2001 to 2004 and as a Department Manager at John Lewis Partnership from 1989 to 2001.

Hilary (Kendrick) Barnes attended the University of Oxford from 1984 to 1989, where they pursued a degree in Oriental Studies with a focus on Japanese.