As CEC’s research director, Vanessa likes to think Big Thoughts about the future of the Communications function. At the moment, she’s preoccupied by the role of social media in shaping stakeholder opinions and the related opportunities for Comms to create business value. Whenever possible, Vanessa likes to take her musings to far-flung parts of the globe and is always looking for the next adventure. In her London home base, she satisfies her wanderlust with a lot of trips to the theatre, talks, gigs, and pottering in flea markets.