Executive Communications Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director
This role develops and executes a comprehensive executive communications strategy for Kimberly-Clark, shaping the company’s reputation globally. It involves aligning leadership messaging with enterprise priorities, strengthening stakeholder trust, and positioning the C-Suite as industry leaders. The position requires strategic thinking, high discretion, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Description
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
In this role, you will
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The Executive Communications Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director is a trusted strategic counselor and communications leader responsible for shaping and amplifying the voice of the C-Suite across all key stakeholder groups — including employees, investors, customers, partners, policymakers, and medi
a.This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive executive communications strategy that elevates the company’s reputation, drives clarity and engagement around enterprise priorities, and strengthens trust in leadership. The role requires exceptional judgment, strategic acumen, and the ability to operate with discretion, speed, and precision in a dynamic global environmen
t.
As a trusted counselor to senior leadership, this leader will bring clarity, creativity, and precision to how we tell our story — helping stakeholders see our strategy in action and understand the impact we’re making across categories, markets, and communiti
- es.Serve as the driver of the C-Suite communications platforms, ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, transformation goals, and business performan
- ce.Develop and deliver executive speeches, town hall remarks, leadership messages, media briefings, and investor communications that reinforce our strategic priorities and growth narrati
- ve.Shape and manage the cadence of leadership visibility across key internal and external moments — from employee all-hands and leadership forums to industry, government, and investor even
- ts.Partner with Investor Relations, HR, Brand, and Corporate Affairs teams to ensure a consistent, compelling voice across all leadership communicatio
ns.
Reputation & Thought Leader
- shipPosition the C-Suite as credible, inspiring leaders in the CPG (Consumer Package Goods) industry — advancing conversations on sustainability, innovation, growth, and c
- are.Develop signature platforms and speaking opportunities that highlight our leadership in areas such as health and hygiene innovation, responsible sourcing, gender equity, and sustainabil
ity.
Attributes for Su
- ccessStrategic thinker who can distill complexity into cla
- rity.Trusted advisor with exceptional discretion and professiona
- lism.Agile communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environm
- ents.Collaborative leader who builds strong cross-functional relations
- hips.Purpose-driven storyteller passionate about advancing the company’s mission and reputa
- tion.Exceptional writing, storytelling, and strategic framing skills; ability to translate complex concepts into compelling, accessible narrat
- ives.Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate strategy, transformation, and stakeholder dyna
- mics.Calm under pressure with a bias for action, high discretion, and sound judg
- ment.Global mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and business u
nits.
Ab
out UsHuggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, lik
e you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly
-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven
by You.A
bout YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career deve
lopment.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the
business.
In one of our Professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following quali
- fications:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or rela
- ted field.10+ years of experience in executive, corporate, or strategic communications, ideally within a Fortune 500 or global org
- anization.Proven experience supporting or advising C-Suite e
xecutives.
Tot
al BenefitsHere are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbe
nefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safet
y equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself o
r dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unex
pected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find tempo
rary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great f
it for this role.
In the meantime, please check out th
e careers website.
And finall
y, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characterist
ic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills requir
ed for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background
check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are high
ly encouraged to apply.
Salary Rang
e: 181,220 – 234,260 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range app
lies to US locations only.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimber
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