Lead corporate/business communications strategy and execution for The IRONMAN Group and its portfolio of 240+ Events in 50+ countries within triathlon, running, mountain biking, trail running, cycling, and multi-sport festivals. Drive key messages of The IRONMAN Group’s global growth, M&A, and RFP expansion into other mass participation sport verticals, inspirational athletes, and life-changing event experiences. Develop and implement global public relations strategies while deploying best practices across regional communications staff to drive worldwide awareness and positive perception of all brands, events, and athletes through press coverage and strategic cross-department marketing strategies. Coordinate and manage athlete features and placements within national and international publication and broadcast outlets. Work with global executive team to develop, update, and implement crisis management and communication protocols, including messaging, strategy, internal communication, external communication, and consistent interaction with media and the general public while also actively working through unplanned scenarios.