VP, Corporate Communications

This is a new role that will build and lead corporate communications for Coherent globally.

The VP, Corporate Communications will work closely with and report to the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer to devise and execute communication strategies and manage issues, over time building and leading a small central team and coordinating with local teams in Coherent's global footprint.

The VP, Corporate Communications will engage directly with Coherent's CEO and C-Suite to create and manage a strategic communications strategy for the company.

Areas of Responsibility


* Primary point of contact for corporate communications.


* The first port of call for communications issues globally.

Over time create and lead local communications teams to execute corporate campaigns that deliver high impact owned and earned outputs.


* Build communication strategies tied to long term ambitions for Coherent's business.


* Support the local markets when issues arise and manage communications with relevant stakeholders across the business.


* Partner with Marketing, Investor Relations, Legal & Global Affairs, HR and business units to ensure alignment and messaging consistency, including across earnings, events and disclosures.


* Collaborate with global leadership on the development of integrated plans tied to business strategies with robust corporate communications plans at their core.


* Ensure all campaigns are leveraged with our key external stakeholders to maximize impact.


* Develop strategic and long term (12-18 month) plans and tools for the company to budget and activate, while providing guidance for target audiences and KPIs.


* Build a smart, creative and media relations driven team and culture.

Strategic planning:


* Lead and deliver the strategic annual corporate communications plan aligned with business objectives, manage budgets, build global relationships, develop proactive campaign strategies with KPIs, and oversee all corporate communications activities.

Media relations:


* Lead proactive and reactive corporate story handling across global markets, act as a corporate spokesperson, draft high-level messaging, and coordinate with work closely with the global affairs team for consistent messaging and relationship management.

Issues management:


* Monitor industry news to identify and advise on emerging issues, manage crisis communications Chief Legal & Global Affairs Officer, develop and coordinate messaging with stakeholders, and provide guidance on internal and external communications

Executive support and speaking:


* Establish and maintain relationships with Coherent's leadership team members, providing updates, counsel, and coaching to senior executives on corporate communications matters.


* Act as the corporate communications liaison for designated executives, supporting their external profiles and media training, while leading the executive speaking program by identifying and coor...