Richemont Head of Communications

Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group comprising a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories. The group is known for championing craftsmanship, heritage and creative excellence while supporting entrepreneurial, maison-led governance within a larger corporate framework.

1. Develop and implement an integrated communications strategy that protects and advances corporate and maison brand reputation in the US market.
2. Lead media relations, proactive storytelling, and executive positioning across business and lifestyle press, cultivating strong journalist and influencer relationships.
3. Manage corporate communications including internal communications, executive communications, investor/analyst messaging support and cross-maison alignment when required.
4. Direct crisis and reputation management protocols and serve as a key decision-maker during issues and incidents.
5. Oversee digital, social and content strategy in coordination with brand and marketing teams to ensure consistency of tone and messaging.
6. Line-manage and mentor a small communications team; select, brief and manage external agencies and consultants.
7. Define KPIs and measurement frameworks, producing regular performance reports and insights to senior leadership.
8. Manage communications budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources across initiatives and activations.

1. Proven senior leadership experience in communications, public relations, or corporate affairs within luxury, premium consumer goods, fashion, or related sectors.
2. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of high-quality executive-level messaging and speechwriting.
3. Demonstrated experience in crisis management and issues preparedness.
4. Strong media network across national and trade press in the US, and experience working with lifestyle and business outlets.
5. Experience managing external agencies and cross-functional stakeholders across marketing, legal and corporate teams.
6. Ability to operate strategically while managing day-to-day operational requirements.

1. Media relations
2. Crisis communications
3. Corporate and internal communications
4. Executive stakeholder management
5. Digital and social communications strategy
6. Agency selection and management
7. PR measurement and reporting

Typically 10+ years of progressive communications experience with a minimum of several years in senior or leadership roles; demonstrated success leading multi-channel campaigns, managing teams and interfacing with C-suite executives within luxury, lifestyle or premium consumer brands.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or a related discipline; advanced degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

Richemont fosters a culture that balances maison-level creativity with group-level discipline, valuing craftsmanship, long-term thinking and entrepreneurial initiative. Employees are expected to collaborate across brands while upholding the discreet, high-quality service and storytelling that define luxury maisons.