The Influence 100 2016

The Influence 100 2016

The Holmes Report's Influence 100 recognizes the most important and influential in-house communicators from around the world. 

Corporate communications executives are facing more complexity than ever. Not only do major corporations face more intense public and media scrutiny, senior PR executives are expected to deliver more than ever — more strategy, more content, more channels , more creativity and more measurement. Meanwhile, smart CEOs have come to realize a trusted communications advisor is integral to their success — and their organization’s — success.  Read more about the methodology used to identify the Influence 100 here.

The Influence 100: Introduction & Methodology 
The Profiles  | The Research | The Crossover Stars
 | The Rising Stars
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Aaron-Sherinian Aaron Sherinian
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
UN Foundation
Adrienne Lofton Adrienne Lofton
Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing
Under Armour
Aida-Greenbury Aida Greenbury
Managing Director of Sustainability
APP
Alison-Lewis Alison Lewis
Global CMO
Johnson & Johnson
Anders-Bylund
Anders Bylund
Head of group communications
IKEA Group
influence100-placeholder Andrew Parker
Group Executive, Government, Industry and International Affairs
Qantas
Andy-Pharoah Andy Pharoah
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & Strategy at Wrigley
Wrigley
Ann-Mukherjee Ann Mukherjee
Global CMO
SC Johnson
Anthony-Palmer Anthony Palmer
President of Global Brands and Innovation 
Kimberly Clark
beatrice-dautreseme Beatrice Dautresme
Executive Vice-President Corporate Communications & External Affairs
L'Oreal
BoutrosBoutros Boutros Boutros
Divisional SVP – Corporate Communication
Emirates
Brian-Lott Brian Lott
Executive Director, Group Communications
Mubadala
Charlotte-Lambkin Charlotte Lambkin
Corporate Relations Director
Diageo
Chris-Maroleng Chris Maroleng
Group Executive for Corporate Affairs
MTN Group
Christine Graeff Christine Graeff
Director General Communications
European Central Bank
Christof-Ehrhart Christof Ehrhart
Head of corporate communications and corporate responsibility and executive vice president
Deutsche Post
influence100-placeholder Christopher Reindl
Head of marketing
Red Bull
Claire Divver Claire Divver
Group Communications Director
BAE Systems
Claire-Dorland-Clauzel Claire Dorland Clauzel
Director of Communications & Brands
Michelin
Corey-DuBrowa Corey duBrowa
SVP Global Communications and International Public Affairs
Starbucks
darcy-rudnay D'Arcy Rudnay
CCO
Comcast
Dan-Bartlett Dan Bartlett
EVP of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations
Walmart
Dana-Anderson Dana Anderson
CMO
Mondelez
Dave-Samson Dave Samson
General Manager of Public Affairs
Chevron
David-Palombi David Palombi
Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
CVS Health
David-Roman David Roman
SVP & CMO
Lenovo
Dominic Fry Dominic Fry
Director of Communications
Marks & Spencer
influence100-placeholder Don Nathan
SVP/Chief Communications Officer
UnitedHealth Group
Dustee-Tucker-Jenkins
Dustee Tucker Jenkins
SVP of Communications
Target
Ed-Walsh
Ed Walsh
Global Head of Integrated Communications
Phillips
Elliot-Schrage
Elliot Schrage
Vice President of Global Communications
Facebook
Frank-X.-Shaw
Frank X. Shaw
Corporate Vice President, Communications
Microsoft
Franz-Paasche
Franz Paasche
VP of corporate affairs
PayPal
Henry-Gomez
Henry Gomez
CMO & CCO
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
jake_siewert
Jake Siewert
Global head of corporate communications
Goldman Sachs
Jan-Runau
Jan Runau
CCO
adidas
Jay Carney
Jay Carney
SVP Corporate Affairs
Amazon
Jennifer Kuperman
Head of International Corporate Communications
Alibaba
Jennifer-Palmieri
Jennifer Palmieri
Communications Director
Hillary Clinton
Jesus-Madrazo
Jesus Madrazo
Vice President of Corporate Engagement
Monsanto
Jim-Cicconi
Jim Cicconi
Senior Executive Vice President of External and Legislative Affairs
AT&T
Jim-Olson
Jim Olson
SVP, Corporate Communications
United Airlines
Joe-Evangelisti
Joe Evangelisti
Managing director, global corporate comms
JP Morgan
Jon-Banner
Jon Banner
Executive Vice President Communications
Pepsico
Jon-Iwata
Jon Iwata
SVP, Marketing & Communications
IBM
Joy-Tan
Joy Tan
President of Global Media and Communications
Huawei
Juan-Manuel-Cendoya
Juan Manuel Cendoya
SVP, communications, corporate marketing
Santander
Kate-James Kate James
Chief Corporate Affairs and Global Marketing Officer
Pearson
Keith-Weed Keith Weed
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Unilever
Kelly-McGinnis Kelly McGinnis
Chief Communications Officer
Levi Strauss
Khalid Abubshait

Khalid I. Abubshait

Executive director, Saudi Aramco affairs
Saudi Aramco
KimRubey Kim Rubey
Head of Communications
AirBnB
Leslie McGibbon
Corporate Director and Global Head of Communications and Public Affairs
AkzoNobel
Marc-Mathieu Marc Mathieu
CMO, USA
Samsung
Marc-Pritchard Marc Pritchard
Global Brand Building Officer
P&G
Marcos-de-Quinto Marcos de Quinto
EVP, CMO
Coca-Cola
Margit-Wennmachers Margit Wennmachers
Partner
Andreesen Horowitz
influence100-placeholder Marie-Noëlle Brouaux
Executive communications director
Carrefour
martin-von-arronet Martin von Arronet
SVP of corporate communications
Electrolux
Mary-Osako Mary Osako
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
Activision Blizzard
mike-fernandez Mike Fernandez
VP, corporate affairs
Cargill
influence100-placeholder Mike O'Neill
SVP, corporate affairs and communications
American Express
Mukund-Rajan Mukund Rajan
Brand custodian and chief ethics officer
Tata Group
Nick Fox Nick Fox
Partner & Director of External Relations
Virgin
Nicola Willis Nicola Willis
Director Global Stakeholder Affairs
Fonterra
Nigel-Powell Nigel Powell
VP, global communications
Nike
nikki-twomey Nikki Twomey
Director of Global Reputation & Marketing Services
Standard Bank
Olga-Podoinitsyna Olga Podoinitsyna
Global Head of Communications and Marketing
VTB Capital
Suris_Oscar_400x400_2014 Oscar Suris
Head of corporate communications
Wells Fargo
Paulo-Henrique-Soares Paulo Henrique Soares
Director, corporate communications
Vale
Pete-Marino Pete Marino
Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer
MillerCoors
Peter-Henshaw Peter Henshaw
Group Head of Communications
BP
Phil-Thomson Phil Thomson
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
GSK
Pierre-Goad Pierre Goad
Group Head of Human Resources
HSBC
Pragnya Ram Pragnya Ram
Group Executive President, Corporate Communications & CSR
Birla Group
Rachel-Whetstone Rachel Whetstone
SVP, public policy & comms
Uber
Ray-Day Ray Day
Group Vice President, Communications
Ford
Robert-Gibbs Robert Gibbs
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications Officer
McDonaldÕs
Roma Balwani
President, Group Communications, Sustainability & CSR
Vedanta
Roxanne-Taylor Roxanne Taylor
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Accenture
influence100-placeholder Rudolf Ramsauer
SVP, corporate communications
Nestle
influence100-placeholder Sabia Schwarzer
Head of Communications North America
Allianz
Sally-Susman Sally Susman
Executive Vice President, Policy, External Affairs and Communications
Pfizer
Sarah-Manley
Sarah Manley
CMO
Burberry
Simon-Sproule Simon Sproule
Global director of marketing and communications
Aston Martin
Stephen-Doherty Stephen Doherty
Managing Director, Head of Corporate Communications
Barclays
Stephen-Forshaw Stephen Forshaw
Managing Director Corporate Affairs; Managing Director Australia & New Zealand
Temasek Holdings
Steve-John Steve John
Global Director of Communications
McKinsey
Suzanne-McCarron Suzanne McCarron
VP Public Affairs
ExxonMobil
SY-Lau SY Lau
President of Online Media Group, Senior Executive Vice President
Tencent
Tony-Cervone Tony Cervone
SVP Global Communications
GM
Torod-Neptune Torod Neptune
Corporate Vice President Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Verizon
Wrenelle-Stander Wrenelle Stander
SVP, public affairs
Sasol
influence100-placeholder Young-kee Kim
Chief relations officer
LG
zenia-mucha Zenia Mucha
CCO, EVP of Corporate Comms
Disney