Head of Corporate Communications

The company seeks a Senior Head of Corporate Communications to lead global strategy, reputation management, and internal engagement, reporting directly to the CEO.

This senior position serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and the Executive Committee, defining the global corporate narrative and communication strategy. The role leads the Group Corporate Communications function, aligning all messaging with business priorities to protect and strengthen the brand's reputation worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global corporate narrative and communication strategy.
• Align all communication efforts with the Group’s strategic goals and CEO priorities.
• Protect and enhance the company’s reputation and brand equity.
• Advise the CEO and Executive Committee on communication and reputation matters.
• Lead Group internal communication efforts.
• Own the employee communication narrative.
• Support EVP and Employer Branding initiatives.
• Coordinate the internal communication network globally.
• Promote the 'new way of working' and Digital Workplace initiatives.
• Manage the Group's external reputation and institutional communication activities.
• Oversee investor relations, financial, media, crisis, sustainability, and philanthropy communications.
• Own key corporate publications including Annual Report, Half-Year Report, Corporate Presentation, Website, and Movie.
• Ensure consistency and strength of the brand and maintain branding guidelines.
• Lead communication platforms and tools strategy, including Intranet and Microsoft 365.
• Drive adoption and change management programs.
• Manage agency relationships, resources and budgets.
• Lead, coach and develop the Corporate Communications team.
• Set objectives, priorities and ways of working for the team.
• Manage governance, partnerships and department budget.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications.
• Significant leadership experience in an international environment.
• Expertise in Internal Communications, Media Relations, Investor Relations, Crisis Communications, Brand Communications, and Digital Communications.
• Strong strategic communication and storytelling capabilities.
• Executive presence and board-level communication skills.
• Experience leading transformation and Digital Workplace initiatives.
• Fluent English and French.
• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business or related field.
• Extensive experience leading Corporate Communications within an international organization.
• Proven record advising senior executives and leading multidisciplinary communication teams.

Nice to have

• Industrial B2B environment experience strongly preferred.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to influence how the company engages with employees, customers, investors, media and stakeholders across the globe.
• Culture of a family-run enterprise where values are truly lived.
• Chance to make an impact on a global scale through innovation and advanced technology.
• Opportunity to grow by mastering challenges in a team that strives for excellence.

About the company

BOBST is an engineering company pioneering intelligent solutions in the packaging industry. With more than 130 years of history, the company operates globally with over 6,400 employees in more than 50 countries. It is positioned as an innovation leader, shaping the future of packaging through collaboration, operational excellence, and sustainable progress.

• The company shapes the future of the packaging world through innovation, collaboration and operational excellence.
• The company has more than 130 years of history and a global footprint.
• The company empowers its teams to make a meaningful impact and contribute to sustainable progress.
• BOBST is an engineering company pioneering intelligent solutions.
• The company has more than 6400 people and business activities in more than 50 countries.
• The company is positioned as the innovation leader in its industry.