DI Burton, managing director of Cicada Communications of Harrogate, who is listed in PR Week’s Power List of the most influential people in PR, will be guest speaker at the Met Club next month.

She will address the business network organisation’s lunch at Harrogate’s Crown Hotel from noon on Friday, September 23.

As an industry expert, Di has worked at 10 Downing Street and the Cabinet Office, and is a regular speaker at national and international conferences.

She is also an external adviser for the London College of Communication, and judges the annual CIPR Excellence Awards, PR Awards and Fresh PR Awards.

Christine Armstrong, managing director of the Met Club, said: “Di is a leading light in the world of public relations, and advises at board level on leadership issues and stakeholder management for a range of blue chip organisations, in addition to her public affairs work.”

The lunch costs £29 plus VAT for members or £35 plus VAT for non-members.

Further details are available at themetclub.co.uk, or phone 01423 525622.