Richemont Head of Internal Communications

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Richemont is a Swiss luxury goods holding company comprising multiple maisons across watches, jewelry and accessories. The group combines artisanal heritage with global retail and wholesale networks and operates a matrix of brand, regional and corporate functions. As an employer it emphasises craftsmanship, brand stewardship and a collaborative, multi‑discipline approach to luxury goods and services.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a global internal communications strategy aligned with corporate objectives and brand positioning, tailored for the Middle East and regional markets.
• Lead and line‑manage the internal communications team and external agencies, setting priorities, KPIs and budgets.
• Act as senior counsel to the executive committee and brand leaders on employee engagement, executive communications and change programmes.
• Design and oversee content for all internal channels (intranet, email, newsletters, leadership videos, townhalls, Yammer/Workplace) to ensure consistent tone and brand alignment.
• Own major internal campaigns including organisational change, cultural initiatives, talent programmes and crisis communications response.
• Develop measurement frameworks and report on engagement, reach and impact, iterating strategy on evidence and stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate closely with HR, corporate affairs, sustainability and regional teams to ensure integrated messaging and alignment with employer brand.
• Manage production of editorial, multimedia and event assets, ensuring high editorial standards and brand consistency.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in internal or corporate communications, preferably within a multinational luxury, retail or professional services environment.
• Track record advising C‑suite executives and leading change communications at scale.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with meticulous editorial standards.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and proven ability to influence cross‑functional senior leaders.
• Experience managing external agencies and internal production workflows, including budget oversight.
• Ability to define and measure communications KPIs and present insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Experience

Senior communications leader with typically 8–12+ years’ progressive experience, including multi‑market and matrix operating environments; prior exposure to luxury, retail or consumer brands and to running regional or global programmes is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field; master’s degree or advanced executive qualification preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont balances a deep respect for artisanal heritage with a modern, collaborative corporate environment. The organisation values discretion, quality of craft and cross‑brand cooperation, offering opportunities to work alongside iconic maisons and multidisciplinary teams. Sustainability and long‑term brand stewardship are core cultural drivers.

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