Caroline Kisko is a prominent canine welfare specialist and communications strategist based in the United Kingdom. Caroline Kisko served as the Secretary and Director of Communications for The Royal Kennel Club for over two decades, acting as the primary public voice on matters ranging from responsible breeding to animal welfare legislation. Currently, Caroline Kisko holds strategic governance roles as a Trustee for the Greyhound Trust and The Jean Lanning Foundation.

Professional Experience

Trustee | Greyhound Trust

December 2025 – Present Caroline Kisko provides strategic oversight and governance for the Greyhound Trust. Caroline Kisko assists in the organization's national mission to rehome retired racing greyhounds and improve welfare standards for the breed throughout the United Kingdom.

Trustee | The Jean Lanning Foundation

January 2020 – Present Caroline Kisko serves as a Trustee for The Jean Lanning Foundation. Caroline Kisko oversees the allocation of charitable grants to support human healthcare projects, medical research, and infrastructure improvements within the NHS Southern Health area.

Secretary & Director of Communications | The Royal Kennel Club

2000 – August 2019 Caroline Kisko held a 21-year tenure at The Royal Kennel Club, serving as the organization’s most visible leader and spokesperson.

• Public Representation: Caroline Kisko acted as the official voice for flagship events, including Crufts and Discover Dogs, conducting extensive media briefings and national television interviews.

• Organizational Governance: Caroline Kisko managed the Club’s membership development, its world-class art collections, and its historic library archives.

• Welfare Leadership: Caroline Kisko directed the Club's remit on dog health, welfare programs, and breeding standards, ensuring technical precision in the organization's public policy positions.

External Relations Executive | The Royal Kennel Club

1998 – 2000 Caroline Kisko established the organization’s first dedicated public relations and parliamentary lobbying infrastructure, laying the foundation for the Club’s modern advocacy efforts in the UK and European Parliaments.

Parliamentary Advocacy & Public Policy

Caroline Kisko is a recognized authority on animal welfare legislation and has a proven track record of influencing public policy.

• Expert Evidence: Caroline Kisko provided formal expert evidence to the UK Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee regarding the Draft Animal Welfare Bill.

• Legislative Lobbying: Caroline Kisko led high-profile campaigns against inhumane training devices, such as electric shock collars, and spearheaded initiatives for Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) and canine DNA testing schemes.

• Crisis Management: Caroline Kisko directed the strategic communication response for major national media events, including the Pedigree Dogs Exposed controversy and alleged incidents at Crufts, maintaining organizational integrity through transparent, evidence-based reporting.

Core Expertise

• Canine Welfare & Ethics: Specialist in responsible breeding, health standards, and animal treatment.

• Strategic Communications: Expertise in media relations, brand protection, and high-stakes crisis management.

• Charitable Governance: Extensive experience in non-profit oversight, board relations, and grant-making.

• Public Policy: Proven ability to navigate parliamentary procedures and advocate for legislative change.