President of Global Crisis Communications
Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one.
About the role
We are seeking a President of Global Crisis Communications to lead the enterprise's readiness for, and response to, reputational and operational crises worldwide. You will own crisis strategy, protocols, and rapid response—protecting the brand, coordinating stakeholders, and leading communications under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Own the global crisis communications strategy, protocols, and playbooks.
- Lead real-time response to reputational, operational, and regulatory crises.
- Coordinate executives, legal, regulators, media, and internal audiences.
- Protect and restore brand and reputation across regions and channels.
- Build readiness, simulation, and training programs enterprise-wide.
- Advise the CEO and board during high-stakes events.
Requirements
- 15+ years in communications, public affairs, or crisis leadership.
- Proven track record leading communications through major crises at scale.
- Deep experience across media relations, messaging, and reputation management.
- Experience building and leading global communications organizations.
- Sound judgment and composure under high-stakes pressure.
- Board- and investor-ready communication.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Nice to have
- Experience managing crises across multiple regions and languages.
- Experience in highly regulated or high-scrutiny sectors.
- Experience managing crises across digital and social channels.
- Communications leadership in the client's markets.
Pay
The base salary range for this role is $400,000 to $525,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance.
Benefits
- Competitive equity / long-term incentive package.
- Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays.
- Annual learning and development budget.
- 401(k) matching plan.