Team Member

Marina Demidova
Head of Communications and External Affairs

Marina is responsible for the communications strategy and external affairs at Cobalt Institute, driving its mission to amplify the Institute’s impact, reputation and visibility across key global markets—including in Europe, North America, and Africa. Through her leadership, she has significantly enhanced the Institute’s presence among media, industry stakeholders, and international organisations, ensuring its voice is heard in critical conversations about the future of cobalt.

With a wealth of experience advising high-profile trade associations, energy and tech companies, Marina excels in shaping strategic communications, advocacy campaigns, media relations, and reputation management. Marina holds a Master's in Political Communications and Strategy from the University of Kent, and she is multilingual, fluent in Russian, English, and French.