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Polly Middlehurst is a versatile business event moderator, chair, and media resilience coach with extensive experience across industries and geographies:

• Film Appearance: Polly features as a CNN news anchor in the 2021 spy movie 355, directed by Simon Kinberg, alongside Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, and Penelope Cruz.
• Event Moderator & Chair:
  • Hosted the JPD Capital private equity fund launch in London, leading discussions with MPs and industry leaders.
  • Worked with Hewlett Packard at a mobile tech conference and hosted elite international events, such as introducing the Chinese Premier and the Prince of Monaco at Beijing’s Bird’s Nest Stadium.
  • Moderated corporate and investor forums in sectors like healthcare, energy, and mining, including the prestigious PDAC Convention in Toronto.
  • Regularly facilitates debates and interviews executives across Europe and the UK.
• Media Resilience Coach:
  • Prepares UK ambassadors for media engagements before their overseas postings.
  • Advises NATO, the UK Ministry of Defence, and Public Health England on media strategies and teaches at The London Business School.

Polly’s dynamic skill set makes her a sought-after figure in high-profile events, media training, and international forums.