Abbey Reding
Corporate Public Affairs | Manager, Public Affairs and Communications – North America at AkzoNobel and Registered Lobbyist | Former FEMA Acting Press Sec | Legislative Affairs Master’s Degree (GWU)
- Role
- Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager - North America at AkzoNobel
- Location
- Nashville, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Abbey Reding
I am a global senior communications, public affairs and government relations leader with deep experience advising CEOs, members of Congress, and executive teams at the intersection of corporate strategy, government affairs, media and reputation management. My work focuses on helping complex organizations navigate legislative environments, trade and policy, manufacturing investments, and reputational risk, while building credibility with government, media, employees, customers and communities. I have led communications strategies supporting U.S. manufacturing investments, managed high-stakes issues, and shaped narratives in competitive, highly regulated industries. Previously, I held senior leadership and advisory roles across federal government, consulting, and state government, including serving as Deputy Press Secretary at FEMA, Director of Strategic Communications and External Affairs for a cabinet-level Tennessee Department, and Senior Communications Consultant on a multi-billion-dollar federal modernization program for America\'s Veteran population. I have served as an on-the-record spokesperson, crisis communications lead, executive speechwriter and trusted counselor to senior officials on Capitol Hill and corporate leadership. I bring a manager mindset to communications—connecting policy, public relations and operational reality to clear, credible messaging. I am particularly focused on integrating communications and government affairs functions, and positioning companies for long-term resilience.
Experience
Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager - North America
Feb 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US
Registered Federal & State of Tennessee LobbyistLead all North America external communications Lead public affairs and government relations engagement across North America, advising executive leadership and coordinating policy strategy with policymakers, regulators and trade associations.
Education
The George Washington University
Masters of Professional Studies, Legislative Affairs
2017 — 2019
Mississippi State University
Political Science and Public Relations
2013 — 2016
King's College London
Mass Communication/Media Studies
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