Organizations today are flooded with information yet starved for clarity. Leadership teams face heightened scrutiny, rapid change, and pressure to deliver consistent, trusted communication to employees, customers, investors, and communities.

I partner with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to sharpen the message, align stakeholders, and maintain trust when it matters most. My approach blends decades of experience inside global companies with a campaign-inspired model that moves people toward understanding and action.

My work focuses on one thing: Helping leaders navigate complexity with confidence — through strategic communications, narrative discipline, and reputational strength.

I advise senior leaders in high-stakes, high-scrutiny moments — from corporate transformation and leadership transitions to regulatory pressure, investor expectations, and crisis management.

Core Capabilities

• Corporate Narrative & Positioning
  Simplifying complex strategy into a clear, compelling story.

• Leadership & Executive Communications
  Helping CEOs and executives communicate with credibility and consistency.

• Crisis, Risk & Reputation Advisory
  Navigating issues, incidents, and public scrutiny with discipline and calm.

• Change, Culture & Employee Engagement
  Strengthening internal alignment during transformation and uncertainty.

• Interim / Fractional Communications Leadership
  Providing senior-level expertise without long-term overhead.

This is the work of a steady hand — sharpening decisions, protecting reputation, and elevating leadership communication.

I’ve led communications in organizations facing the highest levels of complexity, regulatory oversight, public attention, and cultural transformation. 

Select Leadership Roles

• Travelers — Vice President, Corporate Communications | Head of Enterprise Communications

• AIG — Head of Global Employee Communications & Media Relations

• Citigroup  —  Senior Vice President, Robinson Lerer & Montgomery | on-site communications leadership during financial crisis 

• Take-Two Interactive —  Head of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

• Consulting — Communications strategy for Fortune-scale companies in healthcare, finance, and technology

Sample Impact

• Rebuilt enterprise narrative post-crisis

• Guided leadership through regulatory inquiries

• Aligned global employees during major strategic shifts

• Strengthened investor and public confidence after contentious events

• Elevated CEO visibility and thought leadership platforms
  
  

My career has been shaped in places where clarity is scarce and stakes are high — and that’s where I operate best.

If you’re navigating complexity, preparing for change, or aiming to strengthen your narrative and reputation, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. 

Everything I do is grounded in one principle: Clear communication builds strong organizations. 

Contact
anknerj@gmail.com | (917) 763-4175 | linkedin.com/in/jamesankner