International Trade Matters Ltd

Kevin Kelway – International Public Relations

Kevin is a PR and Media specialist, and an export advocate.

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Kevin Kelway, International Public Relations Specialist

He is a member of the Institute of Export & International Trade, Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), and The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).

Kevin has over 20 years of experience promoting the South West & UK businesses on the global stage, especially in Gibraltar, Europe, Far East, and recently, Russia.

He is the Editor of ‘Global PR Matters’ – a new magazine produced in association with International Trade Matters Ltd – promoting South West and UK companies around the world.

Kevin creates the ‘Spotlight’ article for the International Trade Matters monthly newsletter, focusing on innovation and developments in international trade. He is also involved in organising mission programmes and events.

He brings to International Trade Matters a commitment to excellence in communication campaigns, thought leadership, and creative energy – to promote companies on the international stage.

Kevin also manages his own highly successful PR company Dorcas Media specialising in global PR and marketing activities, working with clients regionally, nationally, and internationally.

He has secured for his clients many local and national awards for the delivery and branding of their services over the last 10 years.

Kevin continuously works with and supports new SMEs, and has coordinated a submission that resulted in Outset Plymouth winning the national BIS Enterprising Award for Promoting Enterprise and a Euro Award during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Cyprus at the first-ever assembly by the EU Commission.

Notably, in 2016 Kevin won the Sheila McKechnie Foundation – Campaigner of the Year for People & Place Award for his PR campaign in saving Plymouth’s iconic Tinside Lido, and was presented the honour at the House of Lords. He is also a proud supporter and signee of the UK Armed Forces Covenant.