Lynda Thwaite is a seasoned leader in Brand, Marketing, and Communications with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors, including government, construction, professional services, and social enterprise. Known for her practical, purpose-driven approach, Lynda has held executive roles where she has led large-scale transformation, rebrands, and crisis communications. She is currently Director of Brand, Marketing & Communications at Carpenters Group and previously served on the Executive Leadership Team at Sir Robert McAlpine.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Lynda also holds several board positions and is passionate about aligning organisational purpose with people performance. Her expertise spans strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, social impact, and culture change, making her a thoughtful and insightful contributor to any judging panel.