Darrin Kayser

About Darrin Kayser

Communications executive with 30+ years leading communications and marketing campaigns for public and private sector organizations in energy, technology and sustainability. I am an APR-certified strategic communicator with deep expertise in earned media, strategic planning, crisis, executive communications, B2B and consumer marketing. A certified Business Energy Professional (BEP), I possess deep expertise in utilities, renewables, biofuels, energy efficiency and a range of emerging technologies from carbon capture to small modular nuclear reactors to next generation utility software. An empathetic leader, I have led teams of up to 25 people in a range of professional environments from supporting Fortune 100 company C-Suite executives to Senate-confirmed senior federal leaders. I have been responsible for the recruitment and professional development of more than 50 talented communicators in almost 20 years as a manager. Three separate campaigns I led won PRSA Silver Anvil Awards. Finally, as a business leader for more than 15 years, I have persuaded dozens of organizations of the value my teams can bring them and have repeatedly grown small niche offerings into multi-million dollar businesses.I am passionate about driving the energy transition through powerful storytelling and always open to connecting with fellow industry leaders.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   Edelman

   Oct 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead a nationwide team of communications experts with deep expertise in a range of energy sectors including: utilities, manufacturing, hydrogen, EVs, renewable generation, and biofuels. • Oversee diverse teams across marketing and communications capabilities including the U.S. Department of Energy, GE Vernova and Drax.• Present at conferences, board meetings and other venues on Edelman\'s Trust Barometer and what it means for corporate brands and the broader energy transition• Counseled more than a dozen C-Suite senior leaders on communications including media training, talking point development, public affairs and business strategy in the energy sector

Education

• The George Washington University

  Bachelors, Political Communication

  1994 — 1998

• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  Certificate, Change Management

  2010 — 2010

• The George Washington University

  Masters, Political Management

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Politics
• Change Management
• Social Media
• Speech Writing
• Crisis Communications
• Message Development
• Public Affairs
• Strategic Communications