Conor Lennon

Conor Lennon Conor has a account Multimedia Producer at United Nations Greater New York City Area 500+ connections Contact info United Nations University of the Arts London Highlights Reach out to Conor for... Probono consulting and volunteering, Joining a nonprofit board. Message Conor About I am a highly experienced communications professional and broadcaster. I love bringing a fresh perspective to challenges, proposing innovative ideas and translating them into reality. Base... see more No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +4 Articles 1,135 followers Is greed good for the planet? Conor’s profile photo Conor Lennon Published on LinkedIn With COP23 underway in Bonn, and Paris 2015 already seeming a long way off, is the world really any closer to a cleaner, more sustainable economy? Paris delivered a purely voluntary agreement, with an acceptance that there would have to be a lot more progress if there was any chance of keeping average temperature rises below 2°C, and a lack of clarity over who was going to put up the cash to make it happen. Since then, the world's biggest economy has rubbished the process, and announced a pullout. But despite the many reasons to despair, I am inclined to be optimistic. Since 2015, the two most powerful drivers of financial activity, fear and greed, are at last working in favour of the planet's future. Last year's COP22 in Marrakesh was the night after the party, when everyone woke up from the Paris party and wondered how the Hell they were going to turn their pledges into action, and where Government, civil society and business decided to have constructive discussions and work together. The insurance industry has long understood that disastrous, unpredictable weather events and a warmer planet are bad for business. They have been sounding the climate change alarm for many years. Now many more sectors are catching up, having cottoning on to the fact that a sustainable economy means serious money. I have been working mainly in the energy and automation world for the past two years, and I'm convinced that the automotive industry is on the brink of a tipping point, with mass adoption of electric vehicles on the horizon. Battery technology will soon mean that wind and solar are 24 hour, stable energy sources (whose prices will continue to plummet. And underpinning it all are Big Data and automation, driving efficiency, cutting waste and managing the rapidly increasing demands for electricity. Over the previous decades, activists and campaigners have played an important role in keeping the issue of sustainable development to the fore, but appeals to our better nature and conscience have only managed to make a limited impact. If civil society, Governments and business can make common cause, we will continue to see movement in the right direction (even if it can seem slower than a melting glacier), a focus on solutions and a possibility that the planet will still be conducive to human life in the second half of the century. Like Comment See all Experience United Nations Public Information Officer Company NameUnited Nations Dates EmployedAug 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 7 mos LocationGreater New York City Area Creating multimedia content for the News & Media Division within the Department of Public Information at UNHQ Serviceplan Public Relations Suisse AG Senior Consultant Company NameServiceplan Public Relations Suisse AG Dates EmployedApr 2018 – Aug 2018 Employment Duration5 mos LocationZürich Area, Switzerland Thought leadership, content production, messaging for senior executives, communication strategy development and execution No alt text provided for this image The ABB digital mine The ABB digital mine No alt text provided for this image The Automation Readiness Index 2018 The Automation Readiness Index 2018 Off-Piste Radio Network Communications Consultant Company NameOff-Piste Radio Network Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Apr 2018 Employment Duration7 yrs 4 mos LocationSwitzerland I founded Off-Piste Radio Network in 2011 in order to provide a wide range of communications and broadcasting services to Swiss and international clients. Examples include : ABB, Future Energy Forum 2017, World Youth Forum 2017, United Nations, Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, International Telecommunications Union, Médécins Sans Frontières, BBC Services include communication and editorial strategy development, corporate scriptwriting, conference moderation, production of Live video broadcasts and corporate video production, live radio & TV presenting/ journalism, voice-overs, Website translation, broadcast journalism training. Key achievements : Conception and successful creation of several global comms campaigns for ABB (new.abb.com), Creating and successfully running Switzerland's only resort radio station (mountain radio verbier), Recognised as authoritative anglophone media source throughout French-speaking Switzerland, Chosen to present key Solar Impulse flight missions, Secured high level clients including BBC, Swiss Broadcasting Corporation and UN agencies … see more No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +5 ABB Global Manager for Special Projects (external consultant) Company NameABB Dates EmployedNov 2015 – Sep 2017 Employment Duration1 yr 11 mos LocationZürich Area, Switzerland Developing and executing high profile projects including the 2016 ABB/ Solar Impulse global communications strategy, COP22 and the WEF annual meeting Solar Impulse comms concept nominated for 2016 European Excellence Award The role involves project conception and management, Internal communications content production, Social media campaign management, Spokesperson duties, conference panel moderation, keynote speaking, Writing and editing speeches for senior management, (including white papers, articles, blogs and press releases), … see more No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image No alt text provided for this image +3 SOLAR IMPULSE Communications Manager Company NameSOLAR IMPULSE Dates EmployedMay 2012 – Aug 2015 Employment Duration3 yrs 4 mos LocationSwitzerland/ Morocco/ United States/ Monaco Solar Impulse was a pioneering Swiss project to fly a solar-powered aeroplane day & night around the world. Communication and editorial strategy development, Producing and scripting corporate videos, conference moderation, spokesperson, editorial strategy. Live radio & TV presenting/ journalism, Senior journalist during Solar Impulse mission flights, Live presenter & programme producer for Solar Impulse TV Key achievements : Developed WebTV editorial content to satisfaction of Solar Impulse management, Successfully presenting Live TV coverage (studio-based and outside broadcasts) in challenging conditions with English & French commentary. Developed crisis comms. strategy and editorial strategy … see more No alt text provided for this image Solar Impulse in Silicon Valley Solar Impulse in Silicon Valley Swiss Broadcasting Corporation Producer Company NameSwiss Broadcasting Corporation Dates EmployedOct 2007 – Jan 2011 Employment Duration3 yrs 4 mos Producer, journalist and programme presenter for World Radio Switzerland, national public-service radio station, reported on wide range of themes including technology, international affairs, business, arts & culture and politics. Managed a team of journalists and researchers to ensure daily delivery of speech programming. Key achievements : Created a magazine-style daily radio show (The Wrap), generating positive listener feedback, Developed the profile of the radio station producing and presenting live outside broadcasts in all regions of Switzerland. … see more BBC Producer for Special Projects Company NameBBC Dates Employed2005 – 2007 Employment Duration2 yrs Producer for Special Projects Tasked with creating new forms of audio-visual and online content and collaborations with European broadcasters. Developed outreach projects in schools and community organisations. Responsible for budgeting, team & project-management and execution. Key achievements : Won a European Broadcasting Union (EBU) competition to create and execute a collaborative drama project with several European broadcasters, created and produced high-profile cross-media content project for BBC drama, in association with the Arts Council and Film London, successfully raised over 100'000 UKP in project match-funding, set up a collaborative creative audio portal for students, used as academic tool for students. … see more No alt text provided for this image The City Speaks The City Speaks Freelance Company NameFreelance Total Duration4 yrs 7 mos TitleBroadcast Journalist Dates EmployedJan 2001 – Jan 2004 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo Journalist, reporter and newsreader for local & national radio stations, Employers included BBC, Sky News, talkSPORT, independent local radio. TitleWriter/ broadcaster Dates EmployedJul 1999 – Oct 2001 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos LocationLondon TV entertainment scriptwriter, Animation director, Presenter, Main client was BBC TV. Freelance Musician Company NameFreelance Dates EmployedJun 1993 – Sep 1995 Employment Duration2 yrs 4 mos Songwriter and performer (singer, guitarist). Toured across the UK during a university sabbatical year and, subsequently, composed for an independent record label in Parils Show fewer experiences Education University of the Arts London University of the Arts London Degree NamePost-Graduate DiplomaField Of StudyBroadcast Journalism Dates attended or expected graduation2001 – 2001 Name and type of organization providing education and training; Principal subjects/occupational skills covered News writing, voice-training, interview technique, audio editing, audio and video reporting, media law The University of Hull The University of Hull Degree NameBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Field Of StudyFrench Studies Dates attended or expected graduation1991 – 1996 Activities and Societies: Hullfire Student Newspaper (journalist), Hull University Drama Society French language, literature and society BA Hons degree (2:1) Volunteer Experience World Business Council for Sustainable Development Communications Consultant Company NameWorld Business Council for Sustainable Development Dates volunteeredApr 2017 – Present Volunteer duration2 yrs 11 mos CauseEnvironment Providing communications services for WBCSD Climate Policy Leadership Group BBC video production training Company NameBBC Dates volunteeredMar 2010 – Jun 2010 Volunteer duration4 mos CauseEducation Video workshop for children, BBC Education