An Associate of iOpener since 2005, Mary is fascinated by the power and richness of the English language and wants to enthuse others. She works to show clients how to achieve their communication objectives every time by closing the gaps between what they mean to say and what they actually say, and between what they say and what listeners or readers understand and remember.

With the first part of her career as a Lecturer in English, Media and Communication Studies, and the second as a Partner in her own Business Communications Consultancy, she is well placed to understand the demands of different audiences and business situations. Working abroad has given her a special interest in cross-cultural communication.

Mary has wide experience with public and private sector organisations in the UK and multinationals overseas. Public sector clients include UK Government Departments, NGOs, Local Authorities and Health Trusts. In the private sector she has worked extensively in Europe with Alcatel, Renault and Continental AG, and is currently working with Johnson Controls (Germany), Avon Rubber plc and EADS. She also drafts technical documents.