Michelle Lavipour is an experienced communications leader with global and in-market experience protecting and promoting the reputations of global businesses and household name brands. As Head of Corporate Communications UK and Ireland at Deliveroo, Michelle leads Deliveroo’s corporate communications for the group and the largest market for the company.

Michelle spent a decade at Diageo where she was Global Head of Brand Communications and a member of Diageo’s Global Marketing Leadership Team. During her time at Diageo she was also Global Head of Communications and Culture for Captain Morgan - one of the world's largest premium spirit brands. 

Michelle was previously the UK Corporate Communications Manager at PepsiCo and started her career in consultancy at communication agencies Edelman and Pagefield working on a diverse portfolio of clients spanning the FMCG, technology, logistics, fashion, arts, culture and pharmaceutical sectors. 

Michelle holds a MSC in International Political Theory from the University of Edinburgh and a First Class BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of Sussex.