Josh Leitman

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications @Knauf North America

Shelbyville, IN, US

Serve as the enterprise-wide leader for communications, directing all internal, external, and executive communications strategies for Knauf North America- Drive brand stewardship, positioning Knauf as an industry leader externally while embedding mission, vision, values, and purpose into culture-building initiatives internally- Develop and oversee comprehensive communications strategies—including PR, social media, and crisis management—to protect reputation, support business growth, and strengthen employee engagement- Act as liaison with the global brand team, ensuring alignment of brand positioning, messaging, and campaigns across regional and international markets- Partner with the Executive Committee, business leaders, and HR to integrate communications with organizational priorities, including DEI, employee engagement, and community relations- Lead the development and execution of corporate social responsibility initiatives, including overseeing the company community engagement program, Knauf Cares- Establish and manage KPIs to measure communications effectiveness, track cultural adoption, and ensure transparency and accountability across the organization- Oversee execution of high-visibility communication projects and implement content management strategies to deliver consistent, compelling messaging across all channels.

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - BS, Sports Communication Minors - Telecommunications, Psychology

Purdue University

Master of Science - MS, Communications Concentrating in Strategic Communication/Public Relations