Strategic Communications for Finance, Technology and FinTech
ABOUT
KNECTCOMMS is a strategic communications consultancy to the financial services and fintech sector and to private clients and family offices with a connection to the sector
As a senior-led consultancy, with extensive prior in-house experience at leading financial institutions, we have walked in our clients’ shoes – we understand the need for highly effective communications that drive true business value. We blend communications expertise, strong commercial awareness and a global perspective across markets in the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia
Our work enhances brands, protects reputations and grows businesses
SERVICES
STRATEGY
Businesses, investors and individuals rely on us to craft communications strategies that deliver tangible commercial value, often in highly complex and sensitive situations
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Content is the lifeblood of communications. We create distinctive, authoritative and engaging content that truly resonates with intended audiences and helps deliver desired outcomes
MEDIA RELATIONS
Traditional media remains imperative in achieving communications objectives. We deliver media relations that help clients drive brand awareness, manage reputation and enable business growth
CRISIS & ISSUES MANAGEMENT
By analysing risks and anticipating future issues, preparing for scenarios before they arise, and advising clients during crises, we deliver powerful, discreet crisis management and preparedness
PURPOSE & ESG
In turbulent, uncertain times, we help clients shape and deliver purpose, sustainability and ESG related communications for long term growth and value creation
PRIVATE CLIENTS
We are trusted advisors to private individuals and family offices. We work with our private clients to manage communications across their business, investment and philanthropic activities
INDUSTRIES
INVESTMENT BANKING & CAPITAL MARKETS
PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE CAPITAL
PRIVATE BANKING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT
FAMILY OFFICES
DIGITAL ASSETS
FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
KAMYAR NAFICY
Founder & Principal
Kamyar Naficy is the founder and principal of KNECTCOMMS. He is a communications strategist and consultant with over 20 years’ experience advising businesses, family offices and private clients
Prior to moving into consultancy, Kamyar worked in senior marketing and communications roles at JP Morgan, London Stock Exchange Group and UniCredit. Earlier in his career, he was a financial analyst in investment banking and a business analyst in management consulting
He serves on the International Executive Board and Board of Trustees of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the global membership association for the communications industry. He is also co-lead of the Marketing Special Interest Group at Cambridge Judge Business School, a mentor at Fintech Alliance and a member of the Forbes Agency Council
Having lived and worked in London, New York, Los Angeles and Paris, Kamyar has a global perspective and a broad international network in business, media and finance. He graduated from the London School of Economics and Cambridge University
CONTACT US
KNECTCOMMS
85 Great Portland Street
London W1W 7LT
United Kingdom