Jade Uko has been appointed regional director for the South East for built environment communications consultancy Meeting Place.
Jade has extensive experience in local government, public affairs and stakeholder engagement across the region. The former unitary councillor in Bedfordshire served on the planning committee and led on health and adult social care in both committee and group capacities.
Her early career began in corporate communications, qualifying in public relations before moving into politics and working alongside an MP.
She has advised on projects across a wide variety of sectors including life sciences, leisure and heritage.
In addition to her new role at Meeting Place, Jade is also the Federation of Small Businesses East of England chair.
Nikki Davies, Meeting Place chief executive, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Jade to the team. Her deep understanding of local government and community engagement, coupled with her experience across housing, regeneration and infrastructure, makes her a perfect fit for Meeting Place.
“Her appointment is testament both to the strength of our regional offer and our ambition to continue shaping conversations about sustainable, inclusive development throughout the country.”
Jade said: “The team at Meeting Place has a strong reputation for delivering communications that connect people and place. I’m looking forward to working with clients, colleagues and communities across the South and East to support projects that deliver genuine social and economic impact.”
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