Barri Rafferty

-CEO experience holding global roles leading both $400M+, top 5 communications agency Ketchum and a non-profit C200. Most recently was Americas CEO of PE-backed shareholder engagement firm Sodali &Co. Was also a Fortune 50 head of communications and brand at Wells Fargo.

- A strong consultant and change agent known for working with executive teams to navigate difficult risk and reputation issues, drive revenue and profit growth, modernize go-to-market offerings, develop strong creative executions and partnerships, drive digital transformation, create global cultural change, deliver a consistent brand experience, and effectively streamline organizations for effectiveness.

- An equal parts right brain and left-brain thinker who leverages insights, data, and technology to develop effective creative that is engaging in a crowded marketplace. Leverages the marketing and communications ecosystem to personalize communications creating efficiency and measurable outcomes.

- A confident, persuasive communicator with global public relations and brand expertise overseeing internal and external communications, financial communications, government affairs, social impact, digital/social channels, product/service and enterprise brand campaigns, employer brand, corporate affairs, reputation management and change management.

-A talent magnet and inspiring, collaborative leader with a track record of building next generation leaders by marrying empathy and accountability to create learning environments. A devoted advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion in her personal and professional life. A leader who possesses exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate findings, win supporters and move people and organizations to action.