Douglas Myers

Senior communications leader embedded within client organizations, developing long-standing, trusted relationships and leading enterprise-level communications strategy across complex, global environments. Responsible for designing and executing integrated programs that strengthen corporate reputation, elevate leadership visibility, and advance commercial, regulatory, and financial priorities. Expertise includes public relations, corporate and internal communications, executive visibility, paid and owned content, analyst relations, reputation management, social media, and GEO (generative engine optimization), with a strong emphasis on integrating GenAI into modern communications strategy and operations. Acts as a senior strategic counselor to the C-Suite, advising on high-stakes reputation matters, crisis response, competitive differentiation, narrative and message development, and spokesperson and media readiness. Known for rapidly establishing trust with senior leaders, aligning stakeholders, and bringing structure and clarity to fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Leads strategic communications programs and long-term partnerships across financial services and fintech for organizations including Aquarian Holdings, Beacon Trust, Bluespring Wealth Partners, CBS Brokerage, EarnIn, FactSet, DTCC, Kestra Financial Advisors, Pagaya, and Provident Bank.

Directed global communications programs for some of the world’s leading organizations — including EY, General Motors, Salesforce, Western Union and Global Payments — with a focus on strengthening corporate reputation, managing complex issues and elevating executive visibility. Led a multi-regional team of 25+ and ensured consistent, aligned execution across markets and business units. Experience includes partnering closely with senior executives, coordinating cross-functional workstreams and bringing structure, clarity and strategic discipline to high-pressure environments — capabilities directly applicable to an in-house communications leadership role.

Led major client engagements and integrated communications campaigns for global companies including Charles Schwab, Envestnet, Guidewire, PayPal and New York Life. Built and executed multi-channel storytelling programs designed to drive sustained earned media coverage and reinforce corporate reputation. Oversaw teams of 20+ across functions and geographies, managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment between business priorities, narrative development, and external visibility.

Led special-situations and transaction communications within the San Francisco corporate reputation practice, overseeing programs tied to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leadership changes and crisis events. Directed teams of 20+ and managed high-stakes stakeholder relationships across legal, investor relations, HR, and executive leadership to ensure aligned messaging, protect reputation, and maintain continuity with employees, customers, and media during periods of significant change.

Led communications activities for second largest public law library in the nation focused on building a local community for Los Angeles legal professionals through resources, events and connections.

Led numerous corporate communications consulting engagements focused on building enagement with nation and global media and addressing reputational concerns.

Directed, created and coordinated communication activities for the AIDS Walks of LA, NYC and SF. Tactics included PR campaigns for each walk, press coverage and promotional pieces to gain sponsors, secure walkers and encourage donations.

Directed external communication for Fortune 500 company, the MONY Group (now part of AXA), managing department and outside agencies, counseling executives and managing external relationships.

As part of global communications team, coordinated, developed and implemented communication strategies for the financial services practice, Americas consulting practice then the e-business consulting practice.