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In today’s business environment, placing a leader who is qualified to protect a company’s reputation and clearly communicate its objectives is crucial to success. Bridging that gap can help companies maximize their communications, government relations, and public affairs.
At Keller, we assist companies in finding the most qualified corporate affairs leaders to take on that responsibility. Our executive search services involve sourcing the best communications leaders by leveraging our network of professionals and reaching out to hard-to-reach talents.
Our team of professional headhunters partners with client companies to build effective communications teams. Before starting our search, we work to get an in-depth understanding of our client’s business needs and goals and their corporate culture. These insights help us better create a strategy to use during the search.
Our executive recruitment process is rigorous and involves looking beyond a candidate’s track record and skills. Keller headhunters also assess candidates for their personality, work ethics, motivational drivers, and cultural alignment.
We are committed to making the right placements. To do this, we reach out to candidates from diverse backgrounds and industries, assessing each talent fairly without any bias in relation to their age, beliefs, gender, and ethnicity.
Corporate affairs leaders and chief communications officers play a critical role in managing a company’s relations and ensuring its success. Some of the fields and sectors we specialize in finding placements for include:
As a leading executive search firm, Keller’s corporate affairs practice draws on decades of first-hand experience in the sector and a vast network of connections to place proven leaders across the full spectrum of key functions. Our team of headhunters has deep industry knowledge, having successfully placed leaders in the field. This lived experience allows us to quickly separate the best talent from the merely competent and present candidates whose expertise directly supports our clients’ strategic priorities.
We understand that every engagement calls for different talent needs and business goals. As such, we keep our searches wide instead of limiting ourselves to a fixed roster of job titles. In one search, we may identify a chief communications officer who can integrate marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations into one consistent message; in the next, we may surface a vice president or public affairs specialist who can help amplify advocacies around critical legislation. We also recruit directors who oversee corporate reputation programs, heads who lead regulatory and legislative affairs, and emerging executives ready to own public affairs initiatives in growth markets. Whatever the formal title, we will source experts whose technical acumen and cultural fit align with that of our clients.
Part of what sets our search methodology apart is that it is purpose-built to place talents in multifaceted roles. We triangulate competence in strategic effectiveness, test cultural fit through scenario-based interviews, and validate all credentials through discreet peer referencing. By doing so, Keller can deliver corporate affairs leaders who add immediate impact whenever and wherever our clients’ organizations need them.
When you partner with Keller, you are partnering with a team of executive search specialists who has extensive experience in the field, having worked in the corporate affairs practice themselves. Our experience allows us to source and place the right candidates in a short time.
In addition to our experience, we have access to an extensive network of corporate affairs directors and executives, each of whom have a successful track record and a range of skills that meet our client’s hiring requirements. We also send out hundreds of cold calls and emails to “hard-to-reach” talents who may not be actively looking for new opportunities.
At Keller, we work to fill open roles without compromising our client’s safety. All information provided to us during the search will be handled with discretion and professionalism.
Additionally, we are also dedicated to finding the perfect match for your business. Keller offers clients a 180-day guarantee. If the hired executive fails to meet expectations or align with the company culture within the first six months, we will redo the search at no additional cost to the client.
Keller is committed to performing a successful communications executive search.
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“We required Corporate Affairs leaders who could handle everything from crisis management to community outreach. Keller gave us a curated set of highly capable candidates, saving our internal team considerable time. The hires have already streamlined how we handle communications with both employees and external stakeholders."
- Patrick R., Director of Talent Acquisitio
“Keller’s service really stood out while we were recruiting for Corporate Affairs positions. They went beyond resumes to ensure candidates had the soft skills and external-facing experience we needed. Our new team members have quickly elevated our public image and improved internal coordination around key initiatives.”
- Jeff K., Chief HR Officer
“We relied on Keller to fill a critical Corporate Affairs role that required both strategic thinking and diplomatic skills. Their thorough understanding of our culture and specific needs helped narrow down candidates who truly fit. We’ve already seen stronger stakeholder engagement and more cohesive communications since our new hire joined the team.”
- Megan W., CFO