Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Trusted counsel when reputation is on the line.
Nieboer Consulting advises boards and executive teams on corporate communications, public affairs and reputation — in complex, highly scrutinised and politically sensitive environments.
Clear strategy, credible engagement, and a voice leadership can rely on.
For organisations operating where commercial, regulatory and public interests meet, reputation is built — and protected — through the quality of advice at the top.
Nieboer Consulting brings over 25 years of senior in-house and consultancy experience to that challenge: shaping public affairs strategy, building trusted relationships with government, regulators and external stakeholders, and helping leadership teams navigate complex policy, regulatory and reputational issues with confidence.
The result is communications that are coordinated, proactive and credible — translating political and policy developments into clear strategic advice and actionable business insight.
Capabilities
Senior advisory across the issues that shape reputation
End-to-end counsel for organisations facing regulatory, political and reputational scrutiny.
Corporate Communications & Reputation
Strategic communications reviews, messaging frameworks and integrated programmes that protect and strengthen corporate reputation.
Public Affairs & Government Relations
Engagement with government, regulators, NGOs and industry bodies to shape policy positioning and influence debate.
Crisis & Issues Management
Preparedness, rapid response and steady counsel through periods of heightened reputational and regulatory scrutiny.
Stakeholder Engagement
Building and sustaining trusted relationships with government, regulators, communities, advocacy groups and industry partners.
Executive & Board Counsel
Trusted senior adviser to boards and executive teams on reputation, positioning and high-stakes decisions.
Regulatory & Policy Communications
Translating policy and regulatory change into clear narrative, stakeholder strategy and actionable business insight.
Sectors
Experience where the stakes are highest
Deep experience across highly regulated and publicly scrutinised industries.
Selected brands & organisations
Trusted by leading brands and institutions
A selection of the brands and organisations advised across in-house and consultancy roles.
Case studies
Selected work
A closer look at the strategy, engagement and outcomes behind recent assignments.
During a period of intense regulatory change for the soft-drinks sector — including the introduction of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax and the development of Extended Producer Responsibility and Deposit Return Schemes — Liz led Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I's sustainability, public affairs and communications response. She aligned senior leadership and operational teams around a clear strategy, while engaging government, regulators, NGOs and industry bodies to influence policy, manage reputational risk and prepare the business for significant changes to packaging and recycling requirements.
Against the backdrop of Pfizer's attempted takeover of AstraZeneca and intense political scrutiny of the company's commitment to UK science and investment, Liz led external affairs for the relocation of its global headquarters and strategic R&D centre to Cambridge. She developed and delivered the stakeholder strategy supporting the planning process, building relationships with local authorities, politicians, community representatives and advocacy groups while coordinating communications across internal teams and agency partners to manage reputational risk and secure support for the development.
During a period of increasing scrutiny of the food and drink industry over obesity, sugar consumption, nutritional labelling and packaging sustainability, Liz led Coca-Cola GB's strategic communications and public affairs programmes. She developed partnerships with the Department of Health and industry bodies, shaped the company's contribution to the Public Health Responsibility Deal, and coordinated media, government and stakeholder engagement to strengthen Coca-Cola's position in a highly visible and increasingly regulated market.
About
A senior adviser who has sat in the room
Liz Nieboer is a strategic communications and corporate affairs leader with over 25 years' experience advising executive teams and leading external affairs, stakeholder engagement and corporate communications in complex, highly scrutinised environments.
She has held senior in-house leadership roles at organisations including Coca-Cola, Suntory Beverage & Food and AstraZeneca, alongside advisory work across FMCG, healthcare, gaming, aviation and infrastructure. Her strength lies in translating political and policy developments into clear strategic advice — and in building the trusted relationships with government, regulators and industry that help organisations navigate change.
Liz Nieboer Founder, Nieboer Consulting Ltd
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Whether you're facing a regulatory challenge, a reputational issue, or simply want trusted counsel at board level — I'd be glad to hear from you.