The external communications team has a clear and important role to play in ensuring our external stakeholders understand exactly how EY people are building a better working world.

James Coyle

Director, External Communications, Ernst & Young LLP

Experienced communications executive. Proud dad of Leo and Willow. Slow runner.

James is the UK External Communications Director leading the public relations (PR), media relations and social media teams – supporting the development of the EY brand’s reputation with external stakeholders.

Prior to his current role, James was chief client officer at a global communications agency advising some of the largest organisations in the world, and before that, he was the UK Head of PR, Social Media and Corporate Social Responsibility at a global technology firm.

How James is building a better working world

James is a passionate mental health advocate, speaking and writing regularly about his personal experiences to help normalise conversations about topics that are often kept private.

He has also acted as a mentor to people entering the communications industry and delivered training on communication skills to those on the first steps of their career journey.

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