Irina Sukhikh

Irina Sukhikh has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Irina currently holds the position of Senior Corporate Communications Manager at Monzo Bank since January 2023. Prior to this, they worked at FTI Consulting, starting as a Director from October 2019 to April 2022, then progressing to Senior Director until January 2023. At FTI, Irina was part of the International Campaigns and Issues Management team with a focus on strategic communications campaigns for corporate clients. Irina also contributed to the global Pro Bono Committee, guiding the firm's social impact strategies.

Before joining FTI Consulting, Irina worked at Copper Consultancy from January 2019 to October 2019 as an Account Manager. In this role, they managed multiple projects related to infrastructure and development, leading project teams and overseeing account management responsibilities.

From June 2018 to December 2018, Irina worked as an in-house Governance Consultant (seconded) at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Prior to that, they gained significant experience at DRD Partnership, a strategic communications consultancy, where they worked as a Consultant from June 2014 to December 2018. In this role, they focused on strategy development, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement for various clients including not-for-profit organizations, corporations, and governments.

Irina was also engaged in volunteer work as a Public Affairs Consultant for Projects for All from October 2016 to August 2017. Additionally, they worked at the European Parliament, first as a Trainee from January 2013 to March 2013, and later as a Parliamentary Assistant from March 2013 to June 2014, supporting the policy work of Sir Graham in the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Earlier in their career, Irina gained experience as a Customer Relation Manager at Informa from June 2012 to January 2013, and as a Media Analyst at PRIME Research from November 2009 to June 2012. Irina also held a role as an Induction Guider at Oxford Brookes University from September 2009 to September 2010.

Overall, Irina Sukhikh has developed a wide range of skills and expertise in corporate communications, strategic consulting, stakeholder engagement, and crisis management throughout their professional journey.

Irina Sukhikh has a BA (Hons) First Class degree in Business and Politics from Oxford Brookes University, which they obtained from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their A-levels in Russian, Psychology, Politics, and Maths at Bellerbys College, Oxford from 2005 to 2007. Irina also has an additional certification called "Indefinite Leave to Remain" from the Home Office, but no specific information regarding the month or year of attainment is provided.