Philipp Schmitz-Waters

Leading integrated corporate communications for one of Europe’s largest retail groups, with responsibility for external and internal communications, reputation management, and strategic positioning. I am responsible for the strategic and operational management of corporate communications across all business units – with a strong focus on interface management and team development.

As Director Global External Communications, The Adecco Group I work closely with colleagues in the business, Adecco, Akkodis & LHH Communications and countries to build, shape and lead our external communication agenda driving understanding and engagement around our business strategy, priorities and key results; strengthening our purpose “making the future work for everyone” through effective external communication networks, channels, formats and content.

I work closely with colleagues in the Adecco Business, Group Communications and countries to build, shape and lead our internal communication agenda driving employee understanding and engagement around our business strategy, priorities and key results; strengthening our Adecco Voice internally through effective internal communication networks, channels, formats and content; and making our Adecco leaders’ voice heard on how we transform and drive business for social impact.

Entwicklung und Umsetzung einer langfristigen Marketingstrategie auf Basis von Daten. Mein Fokus liegt auf der Generierung von Leads über Online-, Soziale- und Printmedien. Die Ergebnisse werden immer am Return on Investment und der Einbeziehung des Salesteams gemessen. Ich führe mein Team dynamisch und überzeuge mit Kreativität, strategischer Ausrichtung und praktischer Umsetzung.

Kommunikation, Public Relations, empirische Sozialforschung, Marketing.