Head Of Global Issues Management, In Global Public Policy Team
New York
Internal Communications & Issues Analysis• Catalyzed major shifts in global business strategy aimed at addressing social and environmental challenges through analysis, big-picture thinking, impactful communications, and a disciplined process, resulting in industry-leading policy positions.• Framed strategic choices for Board of Directors and C-suite, prioritizing long-term reputation and resulting in decisions that saved costs, preserved freedom to operate, and earned stakeholder trust. • Raised the overall ‘issues IQ’ of the company by authoring internal risk analyses, white papers, position briefs, reports, and presentations, and by launching an e-newsletter with a 60+% open rate (compared to the average e-newsletter open rate of 20%).Strategic Initiatives• Led global external benchmarking response to Access to Nutrition Index (backed by Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust), earning company a baseline ranking in the top 5.• Partnered with regional government relations teams and trade association reps to drive consistent leadership positions and raise industry standards. • Awarded Issues Management Council’s Chase award and served as a Board Member. Team Management & Collaboration• Built collaborative cross-functional relationships with R&D, legal, regulatory affairs, government affairs, and marketing colleagues to ensure an unencumbered exchange of perspectives and a sense of collective ownership for addressing challenges.• Built public affairs function for Canadian business unit, including hiring agency, establishing and leading a cross-segment team, connecting policy issues across borders, and enrolling senior leadership.• Managed a global virtual team of issue managers and external consultants in design, communications, monitoring, and research insights.