Riz Issa

Riz Issa is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and project management. Currently serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Adviser in the CEO Office at Wellcome Trust from May 2023 to March 2025, Riz has previously held positions such as Corporate Affairs Adviser, focusing on external communications. Prior roles include Senior Head of Strategic Communications at The National Lottery Community Fund and Senior Director of Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting. Riz began professional career as a Consultant at Fishburn Hedges and as a Senior Account Executive at Penrose Financial. Riz is an alumnus of the University of Cambridge.