Emily Sakamoto Reardon

About Emily Sakamoto Reardon

I bridge the gap between complex technology and compelling market narratives. With over a decade of experience, from the newsroom to agency leadership, I specialize in building brand reputation for B2B firms operating in high-stakes, regulated environments like AI-native RegTech, Wealth Management, Fintech, AML and Sustainable Finance. My approach is rooted in journalistic precision and strategic counsel. Whether advising CEOs on reputational risk or leading global teams to secure top-tier earned media, I focus on one thing: measurable business impact. I align communications with go-to-market priorities to drive executive visibility and brand authority.Core Expertise: Crisis Management, Executive Positioning, Global Media Relations, and Cross-Functional Leadership.Let’s connect: e••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Senior Pr & Communications Director

   Hawk

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Owns and leads global PR and communications strategy for an AI-native RegTech firm, ensuring brand messaging aligns with core business and go-to-market priorities.Drives executive presence and brand authority through high-level media engagement, strategic storytelling, and tailored thought leadership programs.Partners cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Executive teams to translate complex technical capabilities into compelling, market-ready narratives.Advises leadership on reputational risk and external positioning within highly regulated financial markets.

Education

• Kenyon College

  Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

  2012 — 2016

• Mounds View High School

  Diploma

  2009 — 2012