From the team at Comms Search & Selection, welcome to Strategy, Story & Stakeholders. It's the podcast for senior leaders in comms, corporate affairs and also investor relations. We're exploring how best to support CEOs and boards to build credibility and how to engage with stakeholders. So that's everyone, from employees and customers to investors and governments. At a time when trust in leaders is low, the power of clear storytelling has never been more important. Hosted by Max Forsyth, Managing Director and Founder of Comms Search and Selection. Max has a decade of experience recruiting comms and IR leaders, and in each episode, he will interview a leading figure from the communications and investor relations industry on how they have successfully communicated strategy, told stories and engaged stakeholders. Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to Strategy, Story and Stakeholders on Apple, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. It
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How WeWork Rebuilt Trust After Bankruptcy | Thiago Viana, Head of Communications
Aug 16, 202642 min
What does it take to rebuild trust when your company has faced one of the most public corporate crises in recent memory? In this episode of Strategy, Story & Stakeholders , Max Forsyth is joined by Thiago Viana , Head of Global Communications & Corporate Affairs at WeWork . Following WeWork's Chapter 11 restructuring, Thiago joined the business to help lead one of the most fascinating reputation and communications transformations of recent years. Working alongside CEO John Santora and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer Petula Lucey, he has helped reshape the company's narrative, rebuild stakeholder trust and communicate a new chapter for a globally recognised brand. Strategy, Story & Stakeholders is the podcast for senior leaders in comms and corporate affairs. Hosted by Max Forsyth, Managing Director & Founder of Comms Search and Selection, he interviews a leading figure from the communications industry on how they have successfully communicated strategy and engaged stakeholders. Join the Comms Search Community for Early Access to Episodes, Live Forums & Events: https://community.commssearch.com/checkout/founders-tier Website: commssearch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Journalist to Communications Director: Andrea Klettner of Avison Young on Media, Storytelling & Trust
Aug 4, 202646 min
In this episode of Strategy, Story & Stakeholders , Max Forsyth sits down with Andrea Klettner , Director of Communications at Avison Young UK & Ireland , to explore what she's learned from a career spanning journalism, agency consultancy and in-house communications leadership. Andrea reflects on the transition from reporting the news to shaping corporate narratives, revealing why her biggest surprise wasn't how journalists work, but how much strategic thinking sits behind effective communications. She discusses the importance of starting with outcomes, embedding communications into business strategy rather than treating it as a standalone function, and why trusted advisers are distinguished by their ability to listen before they speak. Strategy, Story & Stakeholders is the podcast for senior leaders in comms and corporate affairs. Hosted by Max Forsyth, Managing Director & Founder of Comms Search and Selection, he interviews a leading figure from the communications industry on how they have successfully communicated strategy and engaged stakeholders. Join the Comms Search Community for Early Access to Episodes, Live Forums & Events: https://community.commssearch.com/checkout/founders-tier Website: commssearch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bridging the Credibility Gap with Caroline Vasquez at DRW: The Hockey Locker Room Rule, Winning the Quant Talent War, and Why Leadership Seats are Earned
May 31, 202644 minS0
<p>Traditional corporate fluff doesn’t fly in high-performance, high-stakes environments.</p><br><p>In this episode of Strategy, Story & Stakeholders, host Max Forsyth sits down with Caroline Vasquez, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at DRW.</p><br><p>Caroline has spent her career operating at the sharp intersection of finance, technology, and global markets — fostering deep corporate trust through volatile market cycles.</p><br><p>Max and Caroline dive into what it truly takes to align corporate messaging with business realities, exploring why communication must always serve strategy, not just spin.</p><p>Strategy, Story & Stakeholders is the podcast for...
Beyond the Bricks: Sophie Timms on Commerciality, Crisis, and the Corporate Affairs Seat
May 12, 202636 minS0
<p>In this episode of Strategy, Story & Stakeholders, Max Forsyth sits down with Sophie Timms, Corporate Affairs Director at Kier Group. With over 25 years of experience across financial services and infrastructure, Sophie has a unique perspective on what it takes for communications leaders to move beyond being "note-takers" to becoming strategic drivers at the Exco table. </p><br><p>Sophie shares the lessons learned from Kier’s recent CEO and CFO transitions, the "test and learn" approach she used to build her own commercial acumen, and why the construction industry needs to stop talking about "bricks" and start talking about "ou...
The Chief Communications Officer's Story: How CVS Health Aims to Become America’s Most Trusted Healthcare Company with Brian Henry
May 2, 202638 minS0
<p>Most healthcare brands struggle to tell a cohesive story that encompasses complex services and stakeholder trust — CVS Health is transforming that challenge into a strategic advantage. In this episode, Brian Henry, SVP and Chief Communications Officer at CVS Health, reveals how the company is shifting perceptions from neighborhood pharmacy to a comprehensive, trusted health tech powerhouse with a landmark $20 billion modernization plan.</p><br><p>This episode is perfect for healthcare communicators, health tech innovators, and corporate storytellers eager to learn how a Fortune 10 company is redefining trust and engagement in a complex industry. Brian’s insights into transparency, impa...
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