Judith Escribano

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Director of Communications at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK and Ireland

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Judith is a strategic communications director with three decades of experience in international development and human rights for agencies like Doctors Without Borders (MSF UK). She leads teams to raise awareness, build brands, and achieve policy change. Colleagues describe her as supportive, inclusive, and compassionate.

Outside of her primary role, Judith serves on the advisory panel for the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year award. This role connects her professional focus on global issues with a personal interest in visual storytelling and the politics of food.

She helps judge the "Politics of Food" category for a world-leading photography competition.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Confident & Optimistic

Fast Adopter

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Humanitarian Crises
Her work and public posts focus on raising awareness and driving action for conflicts in regions like Sudan and Gaza, highlighting the severe humanitarian impact.
Protecting Healthcare
She actively campaigns to uphold UN Security Resolution 2286, which prohibits the targeting of healthcare workers and facilities in conflict zones.
Strategic Communications
Her career is centered on using communications to build brands, raise funds, and influence policy for major international non-governmental organizations.

Media Appearances

Judith has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Director of Communications at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK and Ireland
6-2023 - 1-2024
Interim co-Director of Fundraising & Comms at Action Against Hunger UK
1-2023 - 7-2024
On the Advisory Panel of the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Award at Pink Lady® Europe
12-2022 - 2-2023
Interim co-Director of Fundraising & Comms at Action Against Hunger UK
6-2021 - 7-2024
Deputy Director of Comms at Action Against Hunger UK

Education

1993 - 1995
Masters from Institute of Latin American Studies
1988 - 1992
BA from Durham University

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Exp : 32 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Communications at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK and Ireland
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Insights For Selling To Judith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Judith is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Judith

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Judith move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Judith take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Judith

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