About the Global Brand and Communications Director Role
Reporting directly to the Founder, the Global Brand and Communications Director will be a defining strategic leader responsible for shaping and protecting the Founder’s personal brand, public narrative and global reputation, alongside their associated business ventures and partnerships across sport and entertainment.
This is a role for a seasoned communications and brand executive who operates at the highest level of influence. The successful candidate will lead a talented team across brand strategy, PR and media relations, stakeholder communications and partnership marketing, setting the strategic direction while others handle delivery. They will act as a trusted advisor to the Founder, providing counsel on positioning, messaging and reputation management across all markets.
Key Responsibilities of the Global Brand and Communications Director
- Lead the overarching brand and communications strategy for the Founder and their associated ventures, ensuring a coherent and commercially powerful narrative across global markets
- Act as the principal communications advisor to the Founder on reputation management, crisis communications, media positioning and public affairs
- Lead a high-performing brand and communications team, setting the strategic vision and empowering specialist teams to deliver across PR, media, content and partnership marketing
- Build and manage senior relationships across media, broadcast and editorial partners in sport, business and culture, driving proactive storytelling and managing reactive communications
- Oversee integrated communications around major milestones, sponsorship activations, business launches and cultural moments
- Lead communications for co-owned ventures and sub-brands within the Founder’s wider portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and consistent brand equity
- Oversee brand identity and messaging frameworks, ensuring the Founder’s voice, values and vision are expressed consistently across all touchpoints
- Anticipate and manage reputational risk, advising on sensitive issues with sound judgement and the confidence to make high-stakes decisions under pressure
Skills and Experience Required for a Senior Brand and Communications Leadership Role
- Senior leadership experience in brand, communications or PR, ideally within sport, entertainment or media at a global scale
- A track record of advising high-profile individuals, athletes, executives or public figures on brand positioning and communications strategy
- Deep expertise in earned media, press and broadcast relations, and narrative management
- Experience leading and building strong teams, with the gravitas to represent a major brand externally and the operational authority to drive performance internally
- A sophisticated understanding of the sports industry, including the commercial, regulatory and cultural dynamics that shape reputation in this space
- Outstanding judgement, discretion and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment close to a globally prominent figure
If that sounds like you, please apply now by getting in touch with our team via the form below for a confidential, exploratory chat, or contact us now.
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