Michael Frei Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Deerfield, Il, Us

Deerfield, Il, Us

Deerfield, Il, Us

• Leading a cross-functional project team to introduce a new communication (SaaS) platform and app to connect and engage team members, resulting in one of the largest communication app implementation initiatives in the U.S.• Improving engagement and adoption of a global culture and vision through communication platforms and initiatives

Deerfield, Il, Us

• Led the most successful HIV Testing Day PR initiative in collaboration with non-profits and grassroots organizations, generating over 180 placements across national and local media outlets, and winning a BRANDWEEK Constellation Award• Conceptualized an integrated Pharmacist Month campaign to recognize pharmacists for their service and elevate their profession through social media, press interviews and internal channels, winning a Walgreens Champions of Champions Award • Maintained and grew reporter relationships through proactive and reactive day-to-day media relations • Narrated and edited trade journal and social media articles to position Walgreens executives as thought leaders in adherence and specialty pharmacy

Deerfield, Il, Us

• Served as the main point of contact and led a team to offer strategic internal communication support for the CFO, CIO, SVP of Supply Chain, and the SVP of Market Development• Contributed to an expansive and complex merger communication plan with detailed messaging and planning for the drug purchasing and supply chain business units• Assessed communication effectiveness of all (17) Walgreens distribution centers and implemented new communication standards, process and channels to significantly improve communication speed and effectiveness• Planned and executed numerous internal, hybrid town hall events with several hundred participants, achieving outstanding post-event survey results and consciously raising the bar with new creative elements • Helped orchestrate the closure communication of several distribution centers with a focus on respectful and transparent internal communication and low-profile external (reactive) messaging• Created communication plans for the outsourcing of several hundred IT team members, who applauded upon sharing the announcement because they felt appreciated and understood the opportunities

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

• Counseled business leaders of the PNC mortgage division on internal communication strategies to support business priorities• Took initiative to cover a house donation to a veteran, which resulted in one of the most successful internal articles and several external media placements, and prompting the company CEO to congratulate on the efforts

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

• Served as the communications lead to the CEO and COO, collaborated with executives and thought leaders to develop communication strategies and people engagement plans• Shaped and executed a comprehensive change management communication plan that included the launch of a new company strategy and partnership structure as well as a CEO transition • Led the internal communications team and helped advance their skills to elevate their contributions to strategic goals• Redesigned the employee magazine as an interactive digital news platform, improved the structure and usability of the intranet• Managed a team of communicators and channel administrators

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

• Led media relations efforts for KPMG’s advisory function and key business areas, including pharmaceuticals and consumer goods• Successfully placed a thought leadership paper and executive quotes onto to front page of the nation’s leading Sunday newspaper• Initiated and organized a three-minute segment about white collar crime for the most-watched national news show• Cultivated reporter relationships and organized interviews and press conferences to strengthen the company’s reputation • Conceptualized and organized media training modules for KPMG’s leadership; built an in-house video studio to produce high-quality and cost-efficient web videos

Zürich, Ch

• Shaped the start-up phase and further development of the communication agency from two to six employees• Produced a discussion program on Swiss national TV featuring public figures and high-ranking politicians• Designed presentation modules for media training and coaching; wrote and contributed to company newsletters and blog articles; performed media analysis • Conceptualized media trainings and coachings; wrote and contributed to communication strategies, newsletters and blog articles; performed media analysis

Zurich, Ch

Worked with an early-warning system to detect and prevent credit card fraud; contacted customers and business partners worldwide for transaction verification in German, English and French

Master'S Degree, Media & Communication

Adult Continuing Education (Ace) Certificate Program - Interior Architecture

A Levels, Economics