Regional Head of Communications, AMEA

About the Role
As Regional Head of Communications for AMEA (Asia, Middle East, and Africa), you will lead the development and delivery of the region's communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement strategy. Working closely with the Managing Director, Regional Leadership Team, and Global Communications function, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the organization communicates, engages, and connects with its people, customers, media, governments, and industry stakeholders.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive strategic communications aligned with business goals and global brand positioning, providing high-level advice to senior leaders and managing critical reputation, engagement, and brand visibility work. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, your responsibilities will encompass internal communications, media relations, crisis communications, public affairs, marketing communications, event management, and digital and social media for the region.

You will also be responsible for strengthening the regional reputation and brand presence, driving employee engagement, supporting commercial growth, and ensuring clear, consistent, and impactful communication.

What You Can Look Forward To
You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influencing regional business priorities, organizational direction, and corporate reputation across the diverse AMEA region. As you shape the brand positioning and industry voice, you will bring strategic priorities around growth, safety, decarbonization, and people leadership to life through impactful communications. In partnership with the Global Communications team, you will connect regional initiatives with global strategy while ensuring local relevance. This position allows you to make a tangible impact on how employees connect with the business, how customers experience the brand, and how key external stakeholders perceive the organization.

What You Will Do
You will lead an integrated communications agenda that connects people, strengthens the brand, and supports business ambitions. You will operate across the full spectrum of corporate communications, advising senior leaders and shaping strategic narratives while engaging employees and managing external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Communications: Develop and execute the regional communications and public affairs strategy, providing trusted advice to the Managing Director and Regional Leadership Team on business priorities, reputation, and organizational change. Represent Communications at leadership forums and planning sessions.
• Internal Communications & Engagement: Lead the regional communications rhythm through leadership updates, town halls, employee campaigns, and digital channels, fostering transparency, alignment, recognition, and employee engagement. Support and coach frontline leaders on communication effectiveness as part of culture activation. Champion peer-led storytelling and local engagement initiatives.
• External & Commercial Communications: Strengthen market positioning and reputation through media relations. Develop messaging frameworks, media releases, statements, and briefings. Support the Commercial team with market entry communications and marketing support. Identify thought leadership and influence opportunities through events and community engagement.
• Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with government authorities, regulators, industry associations, and other key stakeholders to support advocacy efforts and industry positioning.
• Brand, Digital & Social Media: Oversee social media planning, campaigns, content, and analytics. Collaborate with global colleagues on content syndication and brand consistency.
• Issues & Crisis Communications: Serve as a key member of the crisis response team, developing and maintaining media holding statements and scenario-based messaging.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with Regional People & Culture, Commercial, and operational teams to bring business priorities and cultural initiatives to life. Manage external agencies and communication partners for effective delivery and impact.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• Has a minimum of 12 years' experience in senior communications and/or public affairs, preferably in B2B or regulated industries.
• Has experience advising senior executives and working in matrixed, global organizations.
• Has a proven track record in developing and delivering integrated communications strategies.
• Is familiar with media, crisis response, social media, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in maritime, logistics, transport, oil and gas, mining, or industrial sectors.
• Possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong political and business acumen.
• Can think both strategically and tactically, is resilient, agile, and thrives in high-pressure environments.
• Is skilled in influencing and engaging senior stakeholders and has leadership and team development capabilities.
• Has a deep understanding of brand and reputation management and experience in multi-channel internal communications programs.
• Is knowledgeable about or has exposure to industrial relations and change communications in operational environments and has demonstrated support for culture change and DEI initiatives through communications.

Building a Diverse Workplace
We value the diversity of our talent and strive to recruit the best person for the job—we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every single qualification.