Max Rayden | PR Professional | Vice President at Edelman

Media relations and strategic communications specialist with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to form long-lasting relationships with clients, prospects, and broadcast/print media. Experienced at providing media relations, executive media/presentation coaching, narrative development, strategic communications, and content development services to a variety of clients in the financial sector including hedge-funds, asset managers, private equity firms, VCs, and banks. Able to tap into knowledge of finance and law to support clients and cultivated a deep appreciation of the role narrative development and media relations plays within a holistic communications plan, together with an understanding of the financial consequences communications campaigns can have on a company’s reputation. Trained legal barrister with over five years’ experience in the financial sector working in asset management, equity sales, and the family office space in both London and New York. Relocated to the U.S. from London in July 2015 under a K1 fiancé visa and has received Green Card permitting work inside the U.S.