VP-Corporate Communications

VP-Corporate Communications

Work Mode:Onsite

Location:Onsite Kohler WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is seeking a strategic enterprise-minded Vice President of Corporate Communications to lead its global communications function and shape how the company engages informs and inspires its 28000 associates and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer this role oversees internal communications reputation management crisis communications enterprise events and corporate archives.

This leader serves as a trusted advisor to the Kohler Leadership Team (KLT) and senior executives driving clarity alignment and consistency of messaging across the organization. The Vice President will play a central role in advancing Kohlers strategy strengthening its global reputation and modernizing communications through digital transformation and AI-enabled capabilities.

Strategic Leadership & Executive Counsel

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to the Kohler Leadership Team shaping enterprise messaging and positioning.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy aligned to Kohlers growth priorities and strategy.
• Drive clarity alignment and consistency of narratives across global business units and functions.
• Partner with senior leaders to enhance executive communications visibility and effectiveness.
• Internal Communications & Engagement
• Lead enterprise-wide internal communications to inform align and engage a diverse global workforce.
• Translate business strategy into clear compelling messaging that drives understanding and action at all levels.
• Support organizational change transformation initiatives and culture-building efforts.
• Advance storytelling that reinforces Kohlers purpose innovation and commitment to excellence.

Reputation Management & External Positioning

• Protect and strengthen Kohlers global reputation through disciplined messaging and proactive communications.
• Oversee media relations executive visibility and thought leadership in alignment with brand and business priorities.
• Ensure consistent positioning across corporate business and functional communications.

Crisis & Issues Management

• Lead enterprise crisis communications and issues management ensuring preparedness and coordinated response.
• Partner with Legal Compliance Government Affairs Global Security and other enterprise functions to mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain crisis protocols training and readiness across the organization.

Digital Transformation & AI-Enabled Communications

• Modernize communications through digital tools data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
• Enhance communications channels including intranet and digital engagement platforms.
• Establish metrics and dashboards to measure impact and drive improvement.
• Champion innovative approaches to storytelling and content delivery.

Events & Corporate Archives

• Oversee enterprise event strategy and execution including leadership meetings and global forums.
• Ensure events reinforce strategic priorities and culture.
• Lead stewardship of corporate archives as a strategic storytelling asset.

Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of communications events and archives professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and innovation.
• Manage external partners and agencies as needed.

Skills/Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means youll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $227150 - $376050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience their education and the work addition this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

Why Choose Kohler
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing access to career growth and development opportunities a diverse and inclusive workplace and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30000 bold leaders across the globe were driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious healthy and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohlers policy to recruit hire and promote qualified applicants without regard to race creed religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. If as an individual with a disability you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Required Experience:

Exec