Christo Jacob
GEC Internal Communications Manager
Bangalore
Summary
Strategic internal communications leader with 18 years of experience in driving strategic and change communications across multiple geographies, partnering with senior leaders to improve employee alignment with business priorities, and building communication practices that strengthen consistency, governance, and engagement across global teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
GEC Internal Communications Manager
Arcadis Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Part of global communication team collaborating with global CEO office to support comprehensive global communications strategy.
- Spearhead and execute internal communications program and strategy for global excellence centers (GEC/GCC) across multiple locations - India, Philippines, and Romania.
- Lead strategic internal communications aimed at reinforcing employee alignment, engagement, and awareness of business priorities.
- launch change communication efforts across GEC to enhance transformation programs and organizational priorities.
- Engage with global leadership teams, senior stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to devise and execute comprehensive communication strategies.
- Partner with diverse geographies to execute complex strategic town halls and leadership communication forums.
- enhance employee engagement through culture communications, leadership visibility, and internal campaigns aligned with business goals.
- Execute crisis and issue communications through prompt planning and stakeholder alignment.
Lead Communications
Arcadis Inc
04.2020 - 11.2024
- Oversee GEC internal communications team
- Direct messaging strategy for GEC centers
- Self-driven with strong personal accountability.
- Operated efficiently within rapid-paced work conditions.
- Adept at balancing independent work with collaborative efforts in team settings.
Senior Communications Specialist
Arcadis Inc
04.2017 - 03.2020
Communications Specialist
Arcadis Inc
04.2015 - 03.2017
Managing Editor
Siliconindia & CIOReview
04.2007 - 04.2015
- Orchestrated editorial strategy improving content quality and ensuring alignment with brand vision.
- Supervised team of writers and editors within marketing business development teams, guaranteeing alignment with deadlines and publication standards.
- Optimized editorial workflows resulting in increased efficiency and decreased turnaround duration.
- Joined forces with marketing teams to harmonize content strategy with audience engagement aims.
- Managed marketing and sales operations for SiliconIndia and CIO Review magazine.
Education
Master of Science - Communications
Christ University, Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism&Mass Com, English, Com. English
St.Aloysius College, Mangalore University
Mangalore 04.2001 -
Diploma in Multimedia - Multimedia, Graphic And Animation
Aptech
Mangalore 04.2001 -
Skills
Internal communication
Employee communications
Stakeholder communication
Leadership messaging
Executive messaging
Town hall communication
Content Strategy
Corporate storytelling
Change management
Accomplishments
Arcadis SPECIAL AWARDS Dec 2015
For the outstanding contribution in boosting global collaboration for GEC.
AGIC Awards 2016- July 2016, Berlin
Recognized for the best comms practices implemented in Global Arcadis team.
Arcadis North America Spot Bonus Awards
Special recognition by Arcadis North America CEO for boosting collaboration with GEC and implementing innovative comms practices.
GEC HR HERO Q3 2020
Special recognition for innovating comms practices during COVID and boosting engagement during pandemic, and supporting HR for its people engagement and L&D initiatives
Timeline
GEC Internal Communications Manager
Arcadis Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Lead Communications
Arcadis Inc
04.2020 - 11.2024
Senior Communications Specialist
Arcadis Inc
04.2017 - 03.2020
Communications Specialist
Arcadis Inc
04.2015 - 03.2017
Managing Editor
Siliconindia & CIOReview
04.2007 - 04.2015
Master of Science - Communications
Christ University, Bangalore University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism&Mass Com, English, Com. English
St.Aloysius College, Mangalore University
04.2001 -
Diploma in Multimedia - Multimedia, Graphic And Animation
Aptech
04.2001 -