Alex Stuart Aiken is an Executive Director for Government Communication. He is part of the senior leadership team in the Cabinet Office, responsible for developing communication capability and campaigns in international and national security, and the nations and regions. His role supports the Chief Executive in leading and managing the GCS including, advising on the development of the service, undertaking professional development activities for the profession, training, speaking and advising at events and writing on matters of communication practice domestically and overseas. He has trained and advised politicians and officials in countries and states around the world on communication strategy and practice.