CCO, consumer technology - Reporting into CEO

Our client a high-growth consumer technology company transforming how people live, connect, and experience the world. Recognized for bold innovation and market disruption, we are entering an exciting phase of global expansion and are preparing for potential public offering milestones. As our brand evolves, strategic communications will be fundamental to how we scale, differentiate, and lead our industry.

The Role

The Head of Global Communications will design and lead our comprehensive communications strategy across corporate, product, brand, internal, and executive platforms. This executive role is responsible for managing the company’s reputation, aligning stakeholders, and positioning the organization for success on the global stage. Reporting directly to the C-suite and overseeing a team of 40 communications professionals worldwide, this leader will play a critical role in shaping public perception, driving media strategy, and guiding the company through transformative milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement an integrated global communications strategy that supports business goals and the company’s investor narrative.
Serve as the chief steward of corporate messaging and public reputation, including pre-IPO positioning and readiness.
Lead high-impact media relations and storytelling initiatives across consumer, technology, and financial media channels.
Oversee crisis communications and issues management; provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on reputational risk and response.
Establish scalable internal communications and executive messaging frameworks.
Drive executive thought leadership and visibility programs.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global communications team.
Ensure cross-functional alignment with Marketing, Legal, Investor Relations, Product, and HR teams.

Required Experience

18+ years of progressive leadership in global communications, ideally in pre-IPO, consumer technology, or other high-growth environments.
Proven experience preparing companies for IPO or major public milestones, including investor messaging and regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated success leading large, distributed teams and partnering closely with executive leadership.
Exceptional media relations expertise, strategic risk management capabilities, and strong crisis communications experience.
Mastery of narrative development, brand storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience managing communications across global regions including APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.
Background in a large private technology company, a publicly traded company, etc.
MBA is strongly Preferred.
Multilingual abilities or demonstrated cultural fluency in international markets.

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