Victoria, who has more than 20 years’ experience in PR, media relations and corporate communications, has joined the award-winning Oxford-based agency. She has vast experience in music, hospitality, financial services and corporate PR.
She was previously Head of PR at London based Charmfactory, where she represented music and entertainment clients including Universal Music and Warner Music. Plus, Holt PR where she represented clients including Bradbury Hamilton, Lifetime Group and Almary Green.

Vicky Ward, Fortitude Communications
Client PR lead
Victoria will lead client accounts regionally and nationally, further develop the agency’s overall PR services offering and support the wider team’s development as part of Fortitude’s senior team.
Victoria said: “It’s an exciting time at Fortitude following some stand-out client wins and I’m looking forward to bringing my skills, contacts and experience to the agency.”
Significant appointment
Greig Box Turnbull said: “This is a significant appointment for the agency that strengthens our senior team and foundation to fuel our growth plans.
“Victoria has an excellent track record in delivering impactful campaigns for clients across a range of sectors and in winning new business. I’m sure her experience and fresh insights will be an asset to our team.”
Fortitude was founded in 2017 by former Oxford United managing director and Daily Mirror journalist Greig Box Turnbull. Its clients include Six by Nico, Arena Racing Company and Oxford Bus Company.
Fortitude represents clients across a range of sectors including corporate, transport, sustainability, hospitality and sport. The agency specialises in strategy, media relations, communications, marketing, video and social media.
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