Barbara Kitane

CEO, Founder @Ampersand Design Think Lab Corp.

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Executive Summary Accomplished strategic communications executive with 25+ years of international experience leading high-impact communications, brand, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across finance, sustainability, aviation, energy, and technology sectors. Expert in shaping organizational narratives, crisis management, and translating complex sustainability and financial topics into compelling, accessible messaging for diverse audiences. Proven leader of cross-functional, remote teams, adept at building high-performing cultures and delivering measurable results in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. Seeking to leverage deep expertise at the intersection of finance, nature, and development. Core Competencies ● Strategic Communications Leadership: Organizational narrative development, integrated comms planning, executive advisory, cross-channel strategy ● Brand & Reputation Management: Brand architecture, visual identity, narrative positioning, crisis preparedness, and response ● Stakeholder Engagement: Investor, government, and partner relations; community outreach; event management ● ESG & Sustainability Communications: ESG/impact reporting (GRI, ISSB, CSRD), sustainability storytelling, stakeholder dialogue ● Content & Media Strategy: Multi-channel content creation (digital, print, video), thought leadership, report development, media relations ● Team Leadership: Remote team supervision, performance management, mentorship, budget oversight ● Project & Operations Management: Agile project delivery, multi-project prioritization, budget management, operational support ● Cultural Intelligence: Cross-cultural collaboration, inclusive leadership, and high emotional intelligence