United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandLinklaters hires global head of external comms

Tom Gilbert has joined Linklaters as the new global head of external communications.

Previously, he worked for the London Stock Exchange Group where he held the position of head of special projects in the corporate communications function. Prior to the LSE Group, where he spent approximately six years, Gilbert worked as a corporate communications manager, EMEA at Thomson Reuters. He has also worked for agencies Fishburn Hedges and Ogilvy.

At the legal firm, Gilbert has responsibility for PR and marketing communications including digital and brand marketing, global campaigns and thought leadership, as well as alumni programmes and communications.

Linklaters LLP is a multinational law firm headquartered in London. Founded in 1838, it is a member of the Magic Circle of elite British law firms. It currently employs over 2,000 lawyers across 29 offices in 20 countries.

2017
Global Head of External Communications
2011
Head of Special Projects, Corporate Communications
2007
Corporate Communications, EMEA