Durham alumni in New York are invited to join esteemed alumni James Roscoe (BA Politics, St John's, 1995-98) and Jeremy Diamond (BA Economics & Law, Grey, 1984-87) for a career networking and fireside chat event on
The Art of Influence. The event is primarily for those with a professional or personal interest in communications, marketing, public relations or advertising but is open to all who seek to hone their influencing skills.
Venue: OFFSITE, 52 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018Date: Thursday 2 May 2019
Timings: 6.30 - registration opens
7.00 - presentation
7.30 - Q&A
7.45 - Networking with drinks and hors d'oeuvres
8.30 - Event closes
Tickets: Free, but pre-registration with dietary requirements for you and your guest is essential.
Expert Durham Alumni Speakers
James Roscoe, MVO
Director of Communication & Stakeholders
Department for Exiting the European Union
One of the top diplomats at the UK Mission to the United Nations, James has honed his skills as a persuasive communicator representing the UK's interests at the highest levels around the world. James has held roles ranging from Communications Secretary to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, through Head of Campaigns for Global Britain at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to Director of Communications and Stakeholders at the Department for Exiting the European Union. In his current role, James is ensuring that British interests are represented to the Member States of the United Nations, particularly during the transition from the European Union.
Jeremy Diamond
CEO
Distillery
Originally from Essex, born within the sound of Bow Bells, Jeremy went to a school where loyalties were split between West Ham and Tottenham. He attended Grey College between 1984-87, graduating with a degree in Economics and Law. At Durham he was involved in many activities including Palatinate, the Union Society, organizing social events, theatre production and parachuting. After university, he went into accountancy but soon switched to advertising, which was a much better fit for his restless mind. He worked in large London advertising agencies in account management roles before switching to brand strategy. Jeremy fell in love with the US when he first visited with his parents in 1981 and relocated to New York in 2000 to join Ogilvy & Mather. After a successful career with Ogilvy specialising in brand strategy, Jeremy set out to form his own consultancy, Distillery in 2004. Jeremy is an active member of Durham University's North American Development Board,
DunelmUSA where he uses his skills to advise the University on its activities in the United States.
Despite their different paths, James and Jeremy have both learned about the power of an idea, rooted in insight and brought to life through a relevant and compelling story, to serve their clients by transforming the way that people think and act.