Michele Cahn Email and Phone Number
As a global Government Affairs executive and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader, I bring a proven record of success and expertise in delivering results and driving revenue growth at the highest levels of business. I excel at building and leading high-performance business teams, managing complex and high-profile initiatives, and serving as a trusted advisor to C-level teams and Boards of Directors. Combining adept communications skills with an unwavering commitment to helping organizations and people succeed, I work effectively at building critical relationships, aligning stakeholders behind a vision for change, and shaping future-ready organizations that reflect and truly serve customers, employees, and their communities.SKILLS, COMPETENCIES & EXPERTISEGovernment Affairs, CSR & ESG Leadership, Corporate Philanthropy, Lobbying & Advocacy, PAC Management, Thought Leadership, Key Relationship Management, Project & Program Leadership, ESG Reporting & Disclosures, Trade Association Management, Regulatory Compliance, New Business Development, CSR & Corporate Governance, M&A / Divestiture Support, Global Operations, Political Consultant Management, Federal, State & Local Networks, Hiring Top Talent, Mentoring & Team Building, Executive Communications, Reporting & Presentations
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Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Sustainability, Citizenship And ComplianceXeroxRockville, Md, Us -
Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Sustainability, Citizenship & ComplianceXerox 2017 - PresentNorwalk, Connecticut, UsA global leader in print and digital document products and services, Xerox (NYSE: XRX) provides industry-leading technologies, expertise, and innovation across 160 countries to generate $7.022B in annual revenue.• Lead global Government Affairs; Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S); Philanthropy; Compliance; and Export Control. Direct the Xerox Political Action Committee and serve as the primary liaison with policy-related trade associations, foreign and national governments, and all elected government officials. Manage a team of 5 direct reports, 35 indirect reports, 15 external consultants, and an annual budget.• Established and currently lead Xerox’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) council, which has earned numerous industry awards and recognitions. Ensure enterprise-wide alignment to a range of market and customer requirements and maintain responsibility for preparing the annual CSR report and other ESG reporting.• Secured more than $65M in federal appropriations during FY 2022 that supported critical Xerox projects, including product development in high potential 3D metal printing and cleantech opportunities. • Established and implemented the Xerox corporate Compliance program.• Planned and led Xerox’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic globally, encompassing safety protocols, vaccination policy, and return to office planning to minimize impact in unprecedented business conditions. -
Vice President, Global Government Affairs & PhilanthropyXerox 2009 - 2017Norwalk, Connecticut, Us• Led the Government Affairs department for all Xerox operations globally, including business processing and technology solutions. Directed the Political Action Committee (PAC) and served as primary representative to all elected officials. Managed six direct reports, a team of 40+ political consultants, and an annual budget.• Served as primary Private Sector Staff Director for President Obama’s Export Council (PEC), tasked with identifying opportunities and shaping policies to increase US exports. Managed three historic PEC trade missions to Poland, Turkey, and Cuba. Coordinated multiple meetings with the President of the United States, 12 leading CEOs, and other high-ranking government officials in the US and foreign countries. • Repeatedly secured millions of dollars in economic incentives for various Xerox facilities and operations.• Following Xerox’s $6.4B acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) in 2010, led the successful integration effort to consolidate and standardize two distinctly different government affairs departments. • Provide oversight for all high-profile Xerox CEO engagements in public policy-related trade associations. Coordinated corporate philanthropic activities and managed more than $14M in charitable contributions.• Prepared weekly and monthly communications on key legislative and regulatory issues for executive leadership. Delivered presentations to the Xerox Board of Directors on political and Foundation developments. -
Vice President And Director, Global Government AffairsXerox 1995 - 2009Norwalk, Connecticut, Us• Led all global Government Affairs activities and the Xerox Political Action Committee. Served as the Staff and Policy Director to the CEO, PAC and Lobbying Compliance Manager, and leader of the Committee on Corporate Governance. Managed a team of two direct reports, five consultants, and an annual budget.• Headed a task force that successfully addressed key CEO concerns in the Dodd-Frank Act, secured a non-binding advisory vote on say-on-pay, and provided extensive input for the final version of the bill.• Secured the enactment of an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that enabled the distribution of stock options to employees at all levels. Played a central role in enacting the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) to ensure adequate funding of employee-sponsored pension plans. • Served as lead lobbyist for all human resource and public procurement-related issues, including health care, employee benefits, workforce development, government printing, and government contracts.• Planned and executed Xerox’s strategy for compliance with a range of European Union (EU) environmental regulations and directives, including RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances), WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment), and REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals).• Collaborated in creating a new Public Sector Sales Operations function and the Competency Center for Public Sector Sales, Contract Support, and Compliance. -
Director, Legislative AffairsNational Alliance Of Business 1993 - 1995
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Director, Legislative AffairsMassachusetts Department Of Employment & Training 1992 - 1993
Michele Cahn Education Details
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Northeastern University School Of LawJuris Doctor (Jd) -
Goucher CollegeBachelor Of Arts (Ba)
Frequently Asked Questions about Michele Cahn
What company does Michele Cahn work for?
Michele Cahn works for Xerox
What is Michele Cahn's role at the current company?
Michele Cahn's current role is Vice President, Global Government Affairs, Sustainability, Citizenship and Compliance.
What schools did Michele Cahn attend?
Michele Cahn attended Northeastern University School Of Law, Goucher College.
Who are Michele Cahn's colleagues?
Michele Cahn's colleagues are Ken Osborne, Fernando Díaz González, Elsa Walbrunn, Deepak Behera, Celine Tan, Allen Bang, Pius Ayibalayefar.
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