Lachlan Hill

About Lachlan Hill

I\'m an internal and executive communications specialist who helps organizations connect strategy to storytelling, ensuring employees understand, engage with, and act on what matters most. I specialize in designing and executing communications for major company moments, from global company meetings to benefits open enrollment, crisis response, and strategy updates. I\'m especially energized by modern digital workplace tools and AI, and I love turning complex change into practical, concise messages that help people do their best work.

Experience

1. Global Internal Communications Manager

   Avalara

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Coordinates monthly global All-Hands led by the CEO, driving over 80% attendance.Writes and edits internal communications for over employees in 11 countries.Assists in developing Internal Communications strategy and priorities.Leads employee intranet content team. Facilitated introduction of new intranet platform in 2022 and major platform transformation in 2025. Partners with IT to develop an AI-First digital employee experience plan.Coordinates communication campaigns for HR, Product, Engineering, IT, Security, Partner Management, and other key business areas.Builds strong working relationships with executive leaders and other stakeholders from across the business.Scripts executive speeches and advises on key messaging for global company meetings.Represented the Internal Communications team on the COVID-19 and Office Reopening task forces, contributing to Avalara winning the Virtual Wellbeing Program category in the 2021 Ragan Employee Communications awards.

Education

• Whitman College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Honors in Psychology

  2012 — 2016