Ashley Rogers

Ashley Rogers has extensive experience in communications and media relations. Ashley worked as the Head of Communications at the British Embassy in China for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Asia Pacific from 2018. Prior to that, they were the Head of Strategic Communications and Chief Press Officer for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills starting in 2015. During their time there, Ashley achieved significant media coverage and led communication efforts on key government policies.

Before their role at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Ashley was the Chief Press Officer for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) where they increased national and international media coverage on the benefits of trading overseas and investing in the UK.

From 2010 to 2013, Ashley worked as a Senior Press Officer for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, where they achieved increased media coverage for National Apprenticeship Week and led successful communication campaigns.

Prior to their work in government, Ashley was a Press Officer for the UK Department of Health, leading successful communication campaigns and managing media relations during the swine flu crisis.

Ashley began their career as a Reporter for Express Newspapers and Caters News Agency, where they covered a range of news stories and investigations. Ashley also worked as a Reporter for Archant, where they led a successful newspaper campaign and reported on significant events, such as the D-Day landings anniversary.

Ashley Rogers completed a Postgraduate degree in NCTJ Journalism - Fast Track at Harlow College in 2003-2004. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Roehampton between 1998 and 2001. Additionally, Ashley pursued CIPR Qualifications in 2014. There is no information provided about their education before attending Maidstone Grammar School and Swadelands School.