Iris Williams Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Research Triangle Park, Nc

As Global Head of Communications for the Field Crop Seeds division, I create strategic communications plans for a global division, connecting internal processes with external customers in alignment with corporate vision for Field Crop Seeds segment. I spearhead communications plans to drive continuous advancement in EMEA, LATAM, and NORAM markets. I collaborate with Change Management Lead and other senior executives to outline change management activities by curating internal communications strategies that align with culture needs, and employing activities that foster high-performance culture. I collaborate with the Global Head of Seeds & Traits Communications to align the internal/external communications strategies with the organizational vision to achieve established goals.

Research Triangle Park, Nc

Directed cross-functional team to create and establish Change Management strategy for corporation with 4.5K staff during Seeds & Traits business unit transition from Bayer corporation.Championed communication strategies for external stakeholders and internal colleagues during a transition period by employing change management methodologies and ensuring constant communication channels with key stakeholders. Facilitated and cascading of key training and transition materials for senior leaders to bolster effectiveness of corporate transition and align strategy with established vision and goals. Assessed change impacts through extensive research and analysis focusing on critical regions and business units; revised communications strategies to advance operational functionality during transition. • Selected as one of 12 senior leaders comprising Transition Leadership Team that drove restructuring efforts during Bayer corporate transition by integrating leads from BASF.• Crafted communications plan, including on- and off-boarding materials, to support transition of over 4.5K employees between two major corporations.• Partnered with senior leadership and developed effective communication strategy encompassing best practices, regulatory shifts, and next steps for successful organizational cross-over. • Identified and established optimized operating structure for pre-day 1 and post-day 1 communications organization in conjunction with senior cross-functional teams, which bolstered overall functionality.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

At Bayer CropScience, I catalyzed business spinoff communications planning by leading cross-functional teams in development and execution of global Change Management Strategy. I created and developed informative plans to support cross-functional teams with project strategy, business intelligence, external events, and media outreach. I advised and acted on behalf of the Head of Seeds for North America during the corporate transition. I analyzed market conditions, crafted proposals and business recommendations, and executed strategic organizational projects that advanced global operations. » As project team lead, I oversaw internal/external stakeholders and successfully designed a business unit carve out plan for Seeds & Traits division while advising NORAM region executives on strategies to mitigate operational issues during transition.

Reserach Triangle Park, Nc

In this position, I led strategic planning and organizational improvement initiatives to advance operations of the global corporation. I conducted extensive research and analysis, and designed strategic initiatives to foster improvements in business intelligence, special project execution, communications, and leadership strategy. » As an integral member of the North American Seeds Leadership Team, I oversaw team engagement and project execution that drove timely completion and reporting of NORAM operational projects.

Melbourne Area, Australia

Provided strategic communications support for the CropScience business in Australia, and worked closely with the Senior Bayer Representative and CEO for Australia and New Zealand to strengthen their leadership brand internally and externally.The Youth Ag-Summit is a week-long event that will serve as a forum for young leaders to discuss opportunities, collaborate and act on solutions for a sustainable agriculture that will help feed a growing world population.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Work in close cooperation with Market Acceptance communication and corporate communications to provide public relations and communications support – including, but not limited to – writing and editing, developing position papers, presentations, communication pieces, promotions and other general communication activities for internal and external audiences in support of the strategies and tactics developed by the US and global Market Acceptance team. Also work closely with agencies that support these efforts to lead them strategically to accomplish the tactics that support the business efforts.• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the industry across all crops so that business can be conducted in a seamless manner for product launches and market entry purposes. Core crops of focus – cotton, rice, soybean and wheat.• Participate and play a significant role for the strategy development in industry task forces, initiatives and committees to establish sound policy to address global acceptance issues for the Seeds business and agricultural biotechnology industry.• Drive and support key external and internal Seeds events on the state and national level that improve public acceptance and overall awareness of the business.• Responsible for supervising the balance, strategically planning budget for the 3 year outlook, timely invoicing and payments of the Market Acceptance Association budget.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Syngenta Account• Oversaw the planning and execution of national and local trade shows including pre-show promotions, on-site support and booth design to increase booth traffic and build relationships• Wrote, distributed and tracked coverage on local and national news releases. Also incorporated text messaging and social media components into campaigns• Produced quick reference guides, technical bulletins and other pieces of collateral as well as newsletters to assist in sales strategies• Participated in field travel to various locations to collect testimonials from customers and researchers, take photographs for use in collateral and assist in plot tours hosted by Syngenta representatives• Led projects that earned regional and national NAMA recognition• Managed the local area marketing needs per client requests• Lead media relations initiatives for team with successes including several media hits, publication spreads and a cover story • Participated on a company-wide "Rapid Response" team -- team included individuals from different accounts and position levels to develop strategies and tactics on how to best approach hot topics for different clients in terms of media and public relations.