Kristin Robinson

About Kristin Robinson

Kristin Robinson is a senior communications executive with deep experience engaging global stakeholders to drive business impact and results. She currently heads the global communications function for a leading multinational Fortune 500 company. Kristin is adept at leveraging a wide range of communications channels and the power of storytelling to enhance company culture and foster employee trust. She is highly skilled in providing executive partnership and counsel, and delivering effective internal and external communications during times of crisis and organizational transformation. Kristin places equal emphasis on IQ and EQ, and she commits herself to building a dynamic, empowered team.Core Strengths— Exceptional C-suite level writing and presentation skills — Deep transformation, change management and crisis communications expertise— Agile, with the ability flex in a fast-paced, global/matrix environment — Tech savvy; well-versed in Google Apps and social collaboration platforms— Passion for rallying and empowering team members

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Communications

   Avery Dennison

   Nov 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Kristin leads the Global Communications function for Avery Dennison, providing communications leadership for the company and overseeing all business unit and regional communications teams. She is responsible for driving initiatives that activate stakeholders around key priorities and elevate the company\'s profile, and delivering communications programs that support the overall business strategy— Leads global communications function, supporting approximately employees in over 50 countries. Communications partnership includes support for Corporate functions and business units— Serves as a media, community/industrial relations and crisis communications expert for the company, as well as the communications lead for enterprise organizational change and transformation initiatives— Provides strategic communications counsel and executive partnership for C-suite, functional and business leaders— Champions employee engagement and collaboration through communications channels including the company\'s intranet, employee ambassador program, global town halls and more— Builds a more transparent and open communications culture with manager tools and resources that enable leaders to be effective communicators— Activates the company’s DE & I and sustainability strategies through content creation and employee engagement opportunities.

Education

• Pomona College

  B.A., Communication and Media Studies

• University of Southern California

  M.A., Communication Management

  2008 — 2009