Kimberly-Clark

Executive Communications Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director

USA-IL-Chicago Full time
Executive Communications Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director

Job Description

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU. 

In this role, you will:

The Executive Communications Strategy and Corporate Affairs Director is a trusted strategic counselor and communications leader responsible for shaping and amplifying the voice of the C-Suite across all key stakeholder groups — including employees, investors, customers, partners, policymakers, and media.

This leader will develop and execute a comprehensive executive communications strategy that elevates the company’s reputation, drives clarity and engagement around enterprise priorities, and strengthens trust in leadership. The role requires exceptional judgment, strategic acumen, and the ability to operate with discretion, speed, and precision in a dynamic global environment.

As a trusted counselor to senior leadership, this leader will bring clarity, creativity, and precision to how we tell our story — helping stakeholders see our strategy in action and understand the impact we’re making across categories, markets, and communities.

  • Serve as the driver of the C-Suite communications platforms, ensuring alignment to enterprise strategy, transformation goals, and business performance.
  • Develop and deliver executive speeches, town hall remarks, leadership messages, media briefings, and investor communications that reinforce our strategic priorities and growth narrative.
  • Shape and manage the cadence of leadership visibility across key internal and external moments — from employee all-hands and leadership forums to industry, government, and investor events.
  • Partner with Investor Relations, HR, Brand, and Corporate Affairs teams to ensure a consistent, compelling voice across all leadership communications.

Reputation & Thought Leadership

  • Position the C-Suite as credible, inspiring leaders in the CPG (Consumer Package Goods) industry — advancing conversations on sustainability, innovation, growth, and care.
  • Develop signature platforms and speaking opportunities that highlight our leadership in areas such as health and hygiene innovation, responsible sourcing, gender equity, and sustainability.

Attributes for Success

  • Strategic thinker who can distill complexity into clarity.
  • Trusted advisor with exceptional discretion and professionalism.
  • Agile communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
  • Collaborative leader who builds strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Purpose-driven storyteller passionate about advancing the company’s mission and reputation.
  • Exceptional writing, storytelling, and strategic framing skills; ability to translate complex concepts into compelling, accessible narratives.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of corporate strategy, transformation, and stakeholder dynamics.
  • Calm under pressure with a bias for action, high discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Global mindset and ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and business units.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.


You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our Professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in executive, corporate, or strategic communications, ideally within a Fortune 500 or global organization.
  • Proven experience supporting or advising C-Suite executives.

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
 

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check. 

Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.

Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark’s applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark’s sole discretion.

#LI-Hybrid

Grade 6 grade level and / or compensation may vary based on location/country

Salary Range: 181,220 – 234,260 USD

At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.

Primary Location

USA-IL-Chicago

Additional Locations

USA-TX-Dallas

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time