• Develop and implement a comprehensive PR and communications strategy aligned with corporate goals. • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on reputation management, crisis communications, and media relations. • Oversee brand positioning and messaging to ensure consistency across earned, owned, and shared media. • Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers. • Drive proactive media outreach and secure high-impact coverage in top-tier publications. • Manage press releases, media statements, and industry awards. • Oversee executive speaking engagements and leadership presentation opportunities, with a particular focus on AI leadership. • Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols. • Act as spokesperson during critical situations and ensure timely, transparent communication. • Coach executive leadership in crisis communications and rapid response situations. • Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing PR and communications team. • Manage budgets for PR campaigns, social media initiatives, and agency partnerships.