Hamid Miah

External Communications Manager, BT Group

Hamid has blazed a trail at BT through his exceptional curiosity, drive and work ethic, demonstrating an unwavering eagerness to learn and grow as a PR professional. In 2023, Hamid rotated into the external communications team as a third-year degree apprentice, joining the wider corporate affairs set-up as its sole apprentice in a function full of high-level professionals. Since then, he has made a name for himself as a standout talent, producing B2B, tech and corporate comms with remarkable impact. His confidence and go-getter attitude have enabled him to take on responsibilities typically handled by far more senior colleagues, while still at the start of his comms career. Through PR agency management, driving campaign messaging on industry-led changes or landing national coverage that drove commercial wins, Hamid earned his place on the external communications team while still an apprentice and made the role his own. Hamid’s proactivity extends beyond the scope of his day-to-day responsibilities. He is always looking for ways to share his experience with others, mentor interns and new starters, while looking to give back to the industry through his championing of inclusivity and diversity in communications. Colleagues describe Hamid as a joy to work with, someone who is thoughtful, collaborative and never shies away from a challenge. His rapid progression, combined with his track record of outstanding results across a diverse range of tasks, mark him out as a true rising star in PR, sure to have a bright future ahead.