Stephen Larkin

About Stephen Larkin

Chief Communications Officer | Luxury Real Estate InnovatorSpearheading strategic communications for Douglas Elliman Inc, a NYSE-listed leader in luxury real estate. Driving brand elevation and stakeholder engagement through innovative, integrated strategies.Core Competencies:• Media Relations: Cultivating elite press relationships across business, lifestyle, and real estate sectors. Securing high-impact coverage in top-tier publications and broadcast outlets.• Social Media & Digital Strategy: Orchestrating sophisticated, data-driven campaigns that resonate with affluent audiences and drive measurable engagement.• Luxury Brand Management: Crafting and safeguarding a premium brand identity that appeals to discerning global clientele.• Influencer, Brand & Celebrity Partnerships: Curating exclusive collaborations with high-profile brands and individuals to amplify brand prestige and reach.• Investor Relations: Articulating complex financial narratives and long-term vision to institutional investors, analysts, journalists and shareholders.• Crisis Communications & Reputation Management: Implementing proactive and reactive strategies to protect and enhance corporate reputation in high-stakes scenarios.• Thought Leadership: Positioning C-suite executives as authoritative voices in luxury real estate, market trends, and industry innovation through strategic content and speaking engagements.• C-Suite Advisory: Providing strategic counsel to executive leadership on communication implications of business decisions and market dynamics.• Corporate Social Responsibility: Developing and communicating impactful CSR initiatives that resonate with luxury consumers and enhance brand perception.Expertise in navigating the unique challenges of the luxury real estate market, from ultra-high-net-worth client sensitivities to geopolitical factors affecting global property investment.Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge communication techniques to elevate brand positioning, drive business growth, and create unparalleled value in the competitive luxury real estate landscape.

Experience

1. Chief Communications Officer

   Douglas Elliman Real Estate

   Sep 2020 — Present · US

Education

• Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

  MS in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism

  1998 — 2000

• Wheaton College Massachusetts

  BA, Political Science

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Speech Writing
• Real Estate
• Feature Articles
• Public Relations
• Social Media Marketing
• Company Branding
• Event Planning
• Feature Writing
• Creative Branding
• Writing
• Social Networking
• Social Media