10 heads of communications

Experience: Head of Communications · Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

Head of Communications at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies since 2025. Former Vice President, Communications at Lulus (2023–2025), Head of Communications, Product at Nextdoor (2022–2023), Senior Manager, Communications at Roku (2015–2022) and Head of Communications at 11 Main, Inc. (2013–2015). The profile describes working on large and small-scale public relations programs for consumer brands.

Experience: Head of Communications · Kalshi

Head of Communications at Kalshi, which the profile describes as a regulated exchange and prediction market, since 2025. Former Head of Communications & Social at Deel (2021–2025) and Head of Communications & Social at Instagram (2019–2021). The profile also lists Vice President at Facebook (2019–2021) and a current Advisor role at Laurel since 2025.

Experience: Executive Vice President & Head of Communications · Alleima

Executive Vice President & Head of Communications at Alleima, which the profile describes as an industrial machinery manufacturing company, since 2022. Former Vice President & Head of Communications, Sandvik Materials Technology at Sandvik (2018–2022). Other Sandvik roles include Acting Head of Internal and Management Communication, Sandvik Materials Technology (2017–2018) and Corporate Communications Manager Northern and Central Europe (2016–2017).

Experience: Global Head of Communications · ExxonMobil

Former Global Head of Communications at ExxonMobil (2024–2026), where the profile describes leading the global communications function for a Fortune 10 company with 60,000 employees operating in 54 countries and managing a team of 102 communications professionals. Other listed roles include Chief People, Culture & Communications Officer at McDermott International, Ltd (2020–2023) and Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Brand Management at CB&I (2013–2018).

Experience: Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Markets (Latam, Emea & South East Asia) · Kimberly-Clark

Head of Communications & Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Markets (Latam, Emea & South East Asia) at Kimberly-Clark since 2026. Other Kimberly-Clark roles include Associate Director, Global Communications - Digital Technology Solutions (2023–2025) and Corporate Communications Sr Leader Western Europe (2022–2023). The profile describes helping multinational organizations navigate transformation, elevate employee engagement and strengthen reputation.

Experience: Head of Communications, Cloud Software & Services · Ericsson

Head of Communications, Cloud Software & Services at Ericsson since 2026. Other Ericsson roles include Head of Executive Communications, Cloud Software & Services (2025–2026), Head of Campaigns & Activation Middle East & Africa (2020–2024) and Director Corporate Communications (2014–2020). The profile describes working both in communication agencies and in-house in the information and communications technology sector.

Experience: Global Head of Communications · Etsy

Global Head of Communications at Etsy since 2025 and former Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Etsy (2024–2025). The profile also lists Senior Vice President at Allison Worldwide (2015–2024) and Account Executive at Hill & Knowlton (2013–2015), and describes helping brands navigate complex communications challenges and build and maintain their reputations.

Experience: Head of Communications · Stripe

Head of Communications at Stripe since 2023. Former Director, Communities & Partnerships (incl Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs & Education) at Google DeepMind (2016–2022), where the profile headline describes heading comms and marketing in the AlphaGo/AlphaFold era. Other listed roles include Advisor at Google DeepMind (2022–2023) and Co-founder & Partner at Milltown Partners (2013–2016).

Experience: Director, Global Head of Communications · BNY

Former Director, Global Head of Communications at BNY (2019–2026). Other BNY roles include Group Manager, SVP- Corporate Communications (2018–2019) and Principal, VP- Corporate Communications (2017–2018). The profile also lists Group Director of Marketing and Communications at Marston Holdings (2014–2017) and a current role as Independent Senior Communications Leader AI - Corporate - Reputation - Crisis - Change since 2026.

Experience: Head of Communications - India · OpenAI

Head of Communications - India at OpenAI since 2025, where the profile describes shaping how the company builds awareness, trust and public understanding in the market, with focus areas including market narrative. Former Head of Communications - India at Spotify (2018–2025) and Head of Communications - India at Intel (2016–2018); the profile also lists Associate Partner at Burson (2007–2014).