Elizabeth Laidler

“If variety is the spice of life, Birmingham is certainly the place to be. The city offers something for everyone, whatever your career or lifestyle aspirations. Now, if we could just sort out the weather...”

Elizabeth is founding director at Encore Communications - a virtual PR and communications agency specialising in professional services, education and cultural sectors - and also runs Encore Midlands, a regional live-music agency promoting Midlands-based classical and jazz musicians.

Having trained as a classical flautist, she holds a Masters degree in Music from Trinity College of Music as well as a BA (Hons) from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. She is also a CIM qualified communications professional and member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Previously account director at Armadillo, Elizabeth began her career at the CBSO and brings nine years’ PR & marketing experience to the team, gained across the  arts, professional services, education, engineering, property and leisure sectors.

Away from the office, she is a big sports fan; holding a season ticket at West Bromwich Albion and currently training for her first triathlon.