Global Vice Chair-GVC-Communications- Associate Director

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Job title Global Vice Chair (GVC) Communications, Associate Director

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Opportunity

The Executive and Leadership Communications Associate Director will lead two connected areas of responsibility: dedicated executive communications for the Global Vice Chair (GVC), and the broader leadership communications agenda across GDS. The role will translate leadership priorities into clear, authentic and audience-centric narratives that build alignment, trust and engagement. Reporting to the Head of Internal Communications, the role will serve as a senior communications adviser to the GVC and other senior leaders, while ensuring executive communications are integrated with the broader GDS internal communications strategy, editorial calendar and governance framework.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong executive counsel, narrative development, leadership platform management and the ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes communication in a complex global matrix. The role will lead a small team responsible for executive and leadership communications, providing strategic direction, allocating priorities and maintaining accountability for quality, consistency, measurement and impact.

Key responsibilities

GVC executive communications and counsel

• Own and execute the GVC executive communications strategy, narrative and annual roadmap, aligned with GDS business priorities and the overarching internal communications strategy.
• Serve as the dedicated communications adviser to the GVC, providing counsel on messaging, sequencing, stakeholder engagement, leadership visibility and organizational context.
• Translate complex business priorities, transformation agendas and leadership decisions into clear, credible and actionable communications for diverse employee audiences.
• Anticipate communication opportunities, risks and stakeholder concerns, and recommend proactive approaches that protect trust and strengthen leadership credibility.
• Lead communications for high-stakes, sensitive and time-critical matters, including organizational change, issues and crisis situations.

Broader leadership communications

• Define and steward the broader GDS leadership communications framework, helping senior leaders communicate with a consistent enterprise narrative while retaining an authentic individual voice.
• Advise and support senior leaders across key internal platforms, including leadership meetings, employee webcasts, town halls, visits, announcements and transformation moments.
• Oversee the creation of executive-ready speeches, talking points, presentations, video scripts, briefing notes, Q&A documents, cascade materials and leadership correspondence.
• Shape communications for key business moments, including strategic announcements, transformation milestones, leadership visits and enterprise-wide events.
• Partner with editorial, channel, creative, events and production teams to deliver high-quality, audience-centric communication experiences.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, tone, brand alignment, accessibility and cultural relevance across all deliverables.
• Integrated planning, governance and stakeholder management
• Integrate GVC priorities into the enterprise internal communications calendar, supporting effective sequencing, prioritization and channel choices while reducing communication overload.
• Build strong relationships across BMC, Talent, Operations, service lines, functions and locations to align narratives, manage dependencies and enable coordinated delivery.
• Establish clear operating rhythms, roles, review processes and escalation pathways for GVC communications.
• Ensure compliance with EY, GDS and BMC policies, approval protocols, brand standards, data privacy requirements and communications governance.
• Manage projects, budgets, agencies and vendors as required, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, timelines and cost expectations.
• Team leadership and capability building
• Lead, coach and develop a small team of communications professionals responsible for GVC executive communications and broader leadership communications, creating an inclusive, high-performing environment with clear accountability and sustainable ways of working.
• Set team priorities, allocate portfolios and work, manage capacity, and provide constructive review to strengthen strategic thinking, writing, stakeholder management and delivery quality.
• Build repeatable frameworks, playbooks, templates and leading practices that improve consistency, speed and effectiveness across executive communications.
• Champion collaboration, continuous learning, responsible use of AI and innovation in communication planning and content development.

Measurement and continuous improvement

• Define success measures for GVC communications and use data, employee feedback and stakeholder insight to assess reach, understanding, engagement and action.
• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to the Head of Internal Communications and relevant senior stakeholders.
• Use insights to optimize narratives, channels, formats and communication cadence, demonstrating the value and organizational impact of internal communications.

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, marketing, or related fields; experience in professional services and complex matrix organizations.
• Proven experience leading integrated communications initiatives with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership advisory.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages advantageous.
• Proficiency with business tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel), collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint), and marketing/analytics AI tools.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures and time zones with a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.
• Experience managing sensitive, change management and crisis communications.

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