• Hall to support the City Corporation’s vital contribution to UK economic growth after four year spell as Home Office Director of Communications
• City Corporation promotes the Square Mile’s financial and professional services helping to drive innovation and inward investment
• Executive Director of Communications and Engagement appointment underlines the importance of communications to Destination City – the City Corporation’s growth strategy – and its leading role in driving London’s and the UK’s economy by attracting businesses, workers, and visitors to the Square Mile.

Home Office Director of communications for the past four and a half years, and a long-standing member of the Government Communications Service, Hall has led Whitehall comms teams and advised ministers and senior officials on complex operational, policy, and crisis issues. His 23-year Civil Service career includes roles at the Northern Ireland Office, the Department for Transport, and UK Export Finance.

He will take overall responsibility for leading and developing the City Corporation’s external and internal communications functions to support delivery of the organisation’s Corporate Plan. The multi-skilled, in-house team both advocates for the City’s vital economic contribution to the UK economy and supports delivery of front-line services for millions of Londoners and visitors – including schools, policing and housing, as well as world class arts provision, cherished outdoor spaces and public amenities.

City of London Corporation Policy Chairman Chris Hayward said:

“The City’s success drives UK success, and we have a plan to ensure the Square Mile remains the global business destination of choice. Robert joins at a critical time to support this investment, advocacy and ambitious innovation agenda.

“His outstanding experience in strategic communications leadership at the highest levels of government will build on excellent work already underway. I look forward to working together to develop the City Corporation’s story and deepen our engagement with communities, partners and audiences in London, the UK, and wider world.”

Incoming Executive Director of Communications and Engagement Robert Hall said:

“The City Corporation is simply unique. It shapes the lives of people living, working in, and visiting London and, through its status supporting the City, the country’s economic powerhouse, the whole UK. As an international brand, the City is recognised and respected across the wider world as well.

“I look forward to working with the Lady Mayor, Policy Chairman, Town Clerk, Members, colleagues, and comms professionals across the organisation to deliver confident, trusted communications and engagement that reflects the City Corporation’s influence, ambition and scale of public service.”