What We Do Functions Industries Consultants Offices Insights About Us Functions Find a Communications & Public Affairs Officers Consultant FUNCTIONS Communications & Public Affairs Officers In a competitive industry where corporate reputations can be built or destroyed within seconds, the values and abilities of the stakeholder management team are more important than ever. New responsibilities are arising in roles, going above and beyond the original job specification. The Chief Communications/Public Affairs Officers and Corporate Affairs Directors are quickly becoming a critical part of any executive team. By maintaining relationships with staff and clients, and engaging in creative communication to uphold a strong business reputation, a strong reputation is created. This is crucial to a business’s success, as customers are less likely to purchase a product or service if they have reason to believe it is not genuine. Communications Executive Search We understand the Corporate Affairs Director to be the most exciting and new multifaceted position to emerge in a long time. We have developed a strong expertise in finding and developing the skills of executives. Our pioneering work has identified the traits necessary for a new leader to be successful in a digitally charged world where boundaries are vanishing. Individuals must be empathetic, strategic, and adaptable—these leaders must know how to align corporate strategy with reputation and how to talk to organisations and stakeholders. To become a trusted advisor to the whole business, CCOs of the future need to go beyond their standard expertise to be a true business leader. This is not an easy position to fill, but with the help and expertise at our 63 global offices, and with public affairs consultants who come directly from the industry, we have the opportunity and ability to enter into a partnership with you to find the communication leaders of the future. Find a Communications & Public Affairs Officers Consultant Communications & Public Affairs Officers Consultants Find a Consultant FEATURED INSIGHT Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable In a series of discussions with senior global communications leaders over the past six months, we explored the role they are playing in helping… Read more Communications & Public Affairs Officers Consultants Helen Crowley LONDON GLOBAL LEAD Helen Crowley, based in London, is active in Egon Zehnder’s Technology & Communications, Media & Entertainment practices. Read more Isabelle Langlois-Loris BRUSSELS Isabelle Langlois-Loris offers deep expertise in all talent matters, including executive and board searches, management appraisals, and leadership… Read more Philippe Loewenstein BRUSSELS Philippe Loewenstein, based in Brussels, advises clients on executive and board search, management appraisal, and leadership consulting. A partner of… Read more Karsten De Clerck BRUSSELS Based in Brussels, Karsten De Clerck until recently lead Egon Zehnder’s offices in Belgium and Luxembourg and is active across the firm’s, Board… Read more Joost Maes BRUSSELS Joost Maes, based in Brussels, founded and lead until recently Egon Zehnder’s Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Practice. Joost has held various… Read more Ingrid van den Maegdenbergh AMSTERDAM Ingrid van den Maegdenbergh is Egon Zehnder’s Managing Partner in Amsterdam. She works on leadership projects, with special expertise in consumer and… Read more Natascha van Boetzelaer AMSTERDAM Natascha van Boetzelaer is a thought leader on all aspects of digital talent and organizations. Based in Egon Zehnder’s Amsterdam office… Read more Lisa Barlow PARIS Lisa Barlow, a Franco-American based in Paris, is a core member of the firm’s global Consumer & Retail Practice. Read more Load More Thought Leadership | Communications & Public Affairs Officers About Us Events & Initiatives Your Career Media & News Contact Us LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Imprint Copyright © 2021 Egon Zehnder. All rights reserved. Egon Zehnder uses cookies and location services for analytics and to enhance site functionality and overall experience. You can read our cookie policy and change your settings by clicking this link. By continuing to use this site or by clicking “Accept” you are consenting to the use of cookies. Accept