I have spent the last four years at the Tokyo headquarters of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems, where I was promoted to become the company’s first-ever Chief Communications Officer.

Working from the center of a traditional Japanese industrial company has shaped how I think about alignment in a global organization. I lead the teams responsible for brand, public relations, digital media, executive communications, reputation and crisis communications, and internal engagement for 9,500 employees across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

In a global business, reputation is shaped by how decisions are made under pressure. I lead our response to high-consequence issues, from cybersecurity and AI integration to crisis readiness and geopolitical risk. As a member of the Page Society, I believe trust is earned when a company’s actions and its communications are genuinely aligned. I partner closely with our CEO and executive team to ensure our strategy is understood, owned and adopted by teams around the world.

Building a global communications function inside a new culture has been both demanding and deeply rewarding.
 

I am proud member of Page Society, which is the world’s premier professional organization for CCOs of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies.

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Outside of work, I’m a runner, hiker and traveler. Living and working in Japan has sharpened my judgment as a global leader and left me with a very well-used passport.

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I share reflections on leadership, communications and life abroad on LinkedIn with more than 22,500 followers. I value thoughtful conversations with CEOs and senior leaders who see communications as a core business function and a trusted partner.