VP, Issues and Crisis

Serve as a senior counselor to Fortune 500 companies, large nonprofits and philanthropies, and other leading organizations facing complex reputation, business, policy and stakeholder challenges. Lead issues management and crisis communications programs across a range of scenarios, including cybersecurity incidents, litigation, regulatory investigations, executive issues, labor and workforce matters, geopolitical events, public affairs challenges and business transformation initiatives. Help clients anticipate and navigate emerging risks, providing strategic counsel that strengthens reputation, builds stakeholder trust and helps prevent issues from escalating into crises. Develop crisis preparedness plans, escalation protocols, stakeholder engagement strategies, response playbooks and executive communications frameworks. Lead crisis simulations, executive trainings and scenario planning exercises with senior leadership teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Partner closely with communications, public affairs, legal, government relations, investor relations, HR and business leaders to align strategies and drive effective decision-making during high-stakes situations. Develop and coordinate integrated communications campaigns designed to influence stakeholders and achieve business outcomes in a range of scenarios, including crisis management, litigation, labor relations, public affairs, and reputation recovery. Counsel C-suite executives and communications leaders on sensitive issues, stakeholder engagement and executive visibility. Support business development efforts, including thought leadership, proposal development, client pitches and organic growth opportunities related to issues management, crisis communications and public affairs. Help shape and evolve We.\'s Issues + Crisis offering, methodologies, tools and market positioning. Serve as an expert resource across We.\'s priority sectors, supporting client teams, mentoring colleagues and partnering on integrated opportunities across the agency.