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TeamsIn these dynamic times, effective communications are critical to a company’s corporate reputation. New advancements in technology, changes in human expectations and behavior, and a highly volatile society create both challenges and opportunities. Taking a broad, multi-stakeholder view has never been more important in this highly interconnected world. In this session, Michelle Hecht, Head of Communications at Citizens, will talk about the importance of communicating – and acting – with purpose and strong alignment of both internal and external channels. Michelle will share how successful teams transcend typical functional organizational charts and instead leverage diverse, multi-discipline perspectives to influence and shape perceptions across stakeholders and themes.
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Michelle Hecht
Head of Communications
Citizens Bank
Michelle Hecht is the executive vice president, head of communications of Citizens Financial Group (CFG), one of the nation’s largest regional banks. Michelle is a communications and marketing executive with more than 25 years of professional experience helping financial services organizations strengthen and protect their reputations, create high-performing cultures and equip leaders at all levels to earn and maintain the trust of internal and external stakeholders. Michelle leads the bank’s Communications Council, a cross-functional team of diverse leaders who oversee marketing, media relations, investor, government and regulatory relations, corporate affairs, employer brand and social media. This council strives to enhance the bank’s reputation with an emphasis on ensuring message alignment, leveraging data insights while developing colleagues across all disciplines.
