Helio presents: Now & Next in Public Affairs

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Hear from experienced public affairs professionals, as our host Jack Talbot discusses the past, present and future of the profession with those who are shaping it. From the days of posting letters to the future of technology-driven practices and AI insights, discover how the industry has changed, what its main focuses are now, and where it will be going.

Episodes

  1. 6D AGO

    Christopher Sherwood, NSPCC

    This episode, we are joined by Chris Sherwood, Chief Executive at NSPCC. Chris brought the perspective of business leaders in public affairs, as we delved into the relationship between functions, people power, top 40 hits vs Prime Ministers and unexpected beach finds at party conference. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    35 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    David Hickling & Alice Barrs, RWE

    This episode, we are joined by 2 guests from RWE: David Hickling, Head of UK Public Affairs, and Alice Barrs, Head of Corporate Affairs UK. They discussed how the two roles work together, trust vs truth, and an unusual collection of memorabilia. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    43 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    David Boot, Road Haulage Association & CIPR

    Our guest this episode is David Boot, Director Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association and Chair of CIPR Public Affairs Group. David joins us to discuss the education-public affairs pipeline, how AI is changing organisational structures and his nominations for future nominations. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    36 min

  4. 10/24/2025

    Nathalie Errard, Airbus

    This episode, we are joined by Nathalie Errard, SVP, Head of European & NATO Affairs at Airbus, who discusses what finance can teach public affairs, reforming the EU, and the next phase of events in the Bubble. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    34 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    Christiaan Smits, Cloudflare

    This episode, Christiaan Smits, Head of EMEA Public Policy at Cloudfare, discusses how the EU adapted to Brexit and COVID, AI vs the human factor in public affairs, and picking favourites when it comes to MEPs. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    32 min

  6. 10/09/2025

    Susana Braz, DS Smith

    This episode, Jack speaks to Susana Braz, Head of Government Affairs at DS Smith, about how to spend reclaimed time, to TikTok or not to TikTok, and the question she just can't answer. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    28 min

  7. 10/02/2025

    Ali Plummer, Wildlife and Countryside Link

    This episode, we were joined by Ali Plummer, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Wildlife and Countryside Link, to talk about the green between the black and white, whether you can still call it "tweeting" and those 49 days. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    36 min

  8. 09/18/2025

    Dan Hooper, Rolls-Royce

    This week, Dan Hooper, VP Government Affairs at Rolls-Royce, discusses new routes to engagement, career trajectories, actions vs words and Prime Ministerial paradigm shifts. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    37 min

  9. 09/11/2025

    Claire McParland, RSPCA

    This episode, we welcome Claire McParland, Senior Public Affairs Manager at the RSPCA, as she discusses changing working practices, technology, trust and which ministers' dad-dancing she's witnessed first hand. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    38 min

  10. 09/04/2025

    Martin Casey, Cemex

    This week we welcome Martin Casey, former Director of Public Affairs at Cemex, to discuss the evolution of public affairs, the roles of people and technology in the industry, and, of course, Sir Robert Peel. If you'd like to get in touch, please reach out via heliointelligence.com/now-next-in-public-affairs/.

    38 min
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Hear from experienced public affairs professionals, as our host Jack Talbot discusses the past, present and future of the profession with those who are shaping it. From the days of posting letters to the future of technology-driven practices and AI insights, discover how the industry has changed, what its main focuses are now, and where it will be going.

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