Karen Grant

Communication Lead
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  • Preparing and positioning spokespeople as credible, confident voices
  • Leading campaign teams to drive change 
  • Transforming communication challenges into opportunities  
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Edinburgh

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Karen is a highly experienced communications specialist with almost two decades of expertise across media relations, stakeholder engagement and crisis communications. Previously a journalist for 10 years, Karen brings a sharp editorial lens and strategic clarity to every project she leads.

She has provided trusted counsel on some of the UK energy sector’s most high-profile and complex projects, supporting her clients through major planning applications, mergers and acquisitions, and legal challenges.

Through working with SMEs, energy majors, professional services and trade bodies, Karen’s strength at Aspect lies in developing clear, results-driven communication strategies that align with business goals. 

Behind the bio


First ever job

On a farm (as a city girl) – picking, weighing and packing vegetables

Alternate universe career

Dancer

Currently hoarding

Hundreds of vinyl albums, 12" records and singles

One hill I’ll die on

Misuse of exclamation marks and apostrophes. I can’t go by a shop, café or whatever without pointing out corrections to things like ‘chefs special’