Senior Vice President, Strategy & Communications

The Opportunity

Teneo is seeking a talented and driven Senior Vice President with a passion for strategic communications to join our Strategy and Communications team in the Hong Kong SAR office. As Teneo continues to expand its operations in Asia Pacific, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Client Leadership & Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to multinational clients on all aspects of corporate reputation, campaigning, and strategic communications.
• Campaigning & Communications Execution: Oversee the planning and execution of high-impact, multi-channel campaigns (media, digital, internal comms, etc.) to shape public perception and drive client objectives.
• Account Management: Lead on account delivery, managing a team of experts to deliver high quality client servicing and acting as the main point person with the client.
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, seeking growth opportunities where possible.
• Business Development: Actively build a network of new client/prospect relationships, working on new business opportunities including leading proposals and participating in client pitch meetings.
• Leadership: Take responsibility for managing junior colleagues, supporting their performance reviews and career growth within the firm.

Additional Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and seeking organic growth opportunities through new business proposal development;
• Create advisory notes for client leadership, addressing media narratives, geopolitical risks, and reputational issues, while monitoring media coverage for clients and competitors;
• Provide support and insight to your client teams, proactively highlighting opportunities, and potential areas of concern;
• Build a strong network of effective relationships internally and externally;
• Proactively seek formal and informal learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth and contribute to the sharing of learnings across the wider team; and
• Actively coach and mentor junior members on your account teams.

Basic Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in corporate communications, campaigning, or strategic advisory roles.
• Expertise in media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong track record of galvanizing high stakes relationships with both regional and international media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; native English language skills are required,
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public policy, international relations, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to translate complexity into compelling narratives.
• Proven track record in managing complex briefs and delivering high-quality client service.
• Expertise in client servicing and possessing a project management mindset
• Leadership Skills: strong management and organizational skills with the ability to develop and execute multiplatform strategies for clients while working with the client and account teams
• Executive Presence: gravitas, confidence, ability to present to a CEO (C-Suite leadership team)
• Additional language skills, such as Mandarin or Cantonese are an advantage.

About Teneo

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. We partner with our clients globally to do great things for a better future.

Drawing upon our global team and expansive network of senior advisors, we provide advisory services across our five business segments on a stand-alone or fully integrated basis to help our clients solve complex business challenges. Our clients include a significant number of the Fortune 100 and FTSE 100, as well as other corporations, financial institutions and organizations.

Our full range of advisory services includes strategic communications, investor relations, financial transactions and restructuring, management consulting, physical and cyber risk, organizational design, board and executive search, geopolitics and government affairs, corporate governance, ESG and DE&I.

The firm has more than 1,700 employees located in 40+ offices around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Teneo is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. Teneo considers all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable law.