About this role
Position Summary/Objectives of Incumbent
The Senior Manager of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Asia, is responsible for leading Vertiv Asia’s corporate communications, executive communications, and reputation management across Asia. The role serves as the communications business partner to the Asia President/GM and Asia Leadership Team, supporting executive communications, strategic messaging, public affairs, corporate reputation management, and employee engagement. The position works closely with regional and global leadership, marketing, HR, government affairs, and country management teams to strengthen brand perception, stakeholder trust, and organizational alignment.
This role combines strategic communications, corporate affairs, executive messaging, and regional coordination to support Vertiv’s growth agenda across Asia.
Key responsibilities
- Corporate Communications and Executive Messaging:
- Lead the development and execution of Asia corporate communication strategies aligned with business objectives
- Develop executive communications, speeches, keynotes, talking points, leadership announcements, and strategic narratives for the Asia President/GM and leadership team.
- Drive consistent communications of regional priorities, business performance, growth initiatives, and transformation programs.
- Support high-profile customer, investor, partner, and industry engagements through strategic messaging and communication planning
- Ensure alignment between regional communications and global corporate messaging
- Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Develop and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, industry associations, government agencies, chambers of commerce, and business councils
- Monitor policy, regulatory, geopolitical, and industry developments that may impact business operations and growth strategy
- Represent the company in industry forums, conferences, trade associations, and public events
- Coordinate Asia participation in strategic industry alliances and advocacy initiatives
- Internal Communications and Employee Engagement
- Develop communication programs that strengthen employee engagement and organizational culture
- Lead communications for organizational changes, leadership announcements, transformation initiatives, and regional programs
- Support town halls, leadership forums, QBRs, employee campaigns, and strategic communications initiatives
- Ensure employees understand strategic priorities, business performance, and organizational objectives
- Lead overall change management and communications for strategic transformation initiatives
- Governance and Communications Planning
- Develop annual corporate and internal communications plans and stakeholder engagement cadence
- Measure corporate and internal communications effectiveness using defined KPIs and reporting mechanisms
- Ensure compliance with corporate communication policies and brand governance requirements
- WHS, Environment & Quality:
- Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations
- Actively promote safety in the workplace
Employees reporting to Incumbent
N/A
Main contacts within Company
- Asia President/GM
- Asia Leadership Team
- Regional Strategy & Planning Team
- Global Strategy Team
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Sales and Business Unit Leaders
- Legal and Compliance
- Investor Relations
- Global Internal Communications
Main contacts outside the Company
- Government Agencies
- Industry Associations
- Chambers of Commerce
- Strategic Customers
- Alliance Partners
- Industry Analysts
Specialist Knowledge
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs, Public Relations, Government Relations, or related field
- Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams in multinational environment
- Strong Asia regional experience across multiple markets
Practical Experience
- Experience in technology, digital infrastructure, telecommunications, data center, industrial, or B2B sectors preferred
- Proven track record in executive communications, media relations, and reputation management
Education/Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Business, Political Science, or related discipline
- Master’s degree is a plus
Personal Attributes
- Highly credible advisor to senior executives
- Strong writer and storyteller
- Confident communicator and presenter
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments
- Sound judgement and discretion in handling sensitive matters