Dempsey Best

Dempsey Best is a consultant at Kekst CNC since October 2023, bringing extensive experience in public affairs and communications. Previously, Dempsey served as a Senior Consultant at Teneo from June 2022 to October 2023, advising FTSE 100 companies across various sectors, including automotive and financial services. Prior roles include Head of Markets Policy for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy from April 2020 to June 2022, and a Generalist Fast Streamer at the Cabinet Office between August 2017 and April 2020, engaging in multiple governmental placements. Dempsey's early career includes a summer internship at The Insolvency Service, where research and report development were key responsibilities. Academically, Dempsey holds a Bachelor of Laws from both The University of Edinburgh and Sciences Po, complemented by a foundational education at Inverkeithing High School.