Robert Laird

Robert is Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Planning at Ardent. He brings more than 10 years of experience working across engagement, community consultation, public affairs and crisis management, making him a well-rounded communications professional. This has included working both agency and in-house for organisations in energy, housing and regeneration and transport. Robert was also previously an elected councillor and began his career as a campaign manager for a major UK political party. At Ardent, Robert will be leading the team on engagement strategies for clients in the DCO process and on other major infrastructure projects.