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Elizabeth HolbourneEH

Elizabeth Holbourne

Ghostwriter and English author (ex OECD, UN)

€600/day
2 projects
Paris, FR
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Elizabeth

British national, I am a ghostwriter and have specialized in editorial communication for almost 10 years. I was a speechwriter at the OECD - which brought me to Paris where I now live - and I wrote speeches, editorials, articles, talking points, for personalities from the political and business world, from the Malaysian Prime Minister to the French Ambassador to the UK, including the CEO of an ENGIE Business Unit or a Professor from INSEAD.

I hold a master's degree in social sciences from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a bachelor's degree in humanities from University College London (UCL), and I studied abroad on an exchange at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in modern literature.

I am currently writing a book, and I freelance on the side, which allows me to find a good balance.

I am ready to work alongside inspiring leaders who are trying to make a positive impact on the world, by bringing you what I do best, which is to help you think and express your messages powerfully in English and French.

My goal is to collaborate with you to bring your ideas and messages to life, transforming your aspirations into compelling communication that resonates with your target audience.

I would be delighted to discuss your projects and see if I can be the right person to support you.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Highgate
    Associate Director
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2023 - July 2023 (5 months)
    Paris, France
    Writing speeches, talking points, and op-eds for various Highgate clients (e.g., President, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, as well as the Ukrainian Minister of Finance and Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine).

    In-depth research and development of presentations and content for clients on various topics, e.g., debt restructuring in Sri Lanka, risks posed by Russia to global financial stability, demining needs in Ukraine, and management of the French nuclear fleet.

    Management of client needs and expectations, organization of weekly client meetings and expert encounters.
    Pitch Client Relations Speechwriting Communication Strategy Press Release Article Writing
  • OCDE
    Speechwriter
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    November 2019 - January 2023 (3 years and 2 months)
    Writing speeches, talking points, and op-eds for the Director of the OECD Development Centre, as well as development speeches for the Secretary General of the OECD.

    Strategic advice to the Director and Centre teams on all editorial content and management and editing of the OECD's Development Matters blog.
    Blog Posts Blogging Writer Editing Speechwriting Article Writing Editorial Coordination Editorial Strategy Tribune Talking Points
  • Engie Global Energy Management
    Editorial Communication Officer
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    January 2019 - September 2019 (9 months)
    Paris, France
    Strategic communication support to the Director of Communication and close collaboration with trading and energy experts to develop key messages for the CEO's speeches and communications, as well as for press releases and other publications.
    SEO Web Writing Content Writing Web Writing Print Communication Editorial Strategy Press Releases Emailing Newsletters Newsletter Writing

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Education

  • Master in Modern Literature (Erasmus exchange)
    Ecole Normale Supérieure
    2010
  • MSc Gender & Media
    London School of Economics & Political Science
    2013

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