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Penny Dewar

Senior Marketing Executive & Practice Management and Systems Developer

Penny Dewar joined RIAA Barker Gillette in 2009, bringing experience from her time at Speechly Bircham and Nabarro. Initially working as John Gillette‘s secretary—supporting both the commercial property and corporate departments—Penny quickly demonstrated a strong aptitude for marketing.

Her background in organizing high-profile corporate events at venues such as The Science Museum, Vinopolis, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), Wimbledon, and Queen’s Club showcased her event management expertise.

After briefly working in the countryside, Penny returned to RIAA Barker Gillette in 2015 to focus on the firm’s marketing and business development strategy. Her technical skills also flourished, leading to her coding the firm’s website and practice management system, further enhancing the firm’s operational efficiency.

For any marketing-related queries, don’t hesitate to contact Penny Dewar.

Expertise
  • Advertising campaigns
  • Client feedback and experience
  • Contact and database management
  • Content creation, design and management
  • Digital marketing and social media
  • Email marketing
  • Planning, forecasting and budgeting
  • Project management
  • Monitoring and recording marketing activities
  • Reporting to Senior Leadership
  • Managing firm memberships
  • Website management and SEO performance
  • Liaison with RIAA Barker Gillette global affiliates on marketing strategies
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