Manufacturing
Technology, Information and Media
Hospitals and Health Care
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Nicole Salas

Passionate Communications Leader

Jurisdiction

Belgium | Spain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, SENIOR DIRECTOR Werfen
2023 - 2025

• Aligned global communications strategies with organizational objectives. • Executed a comprehensive communications plan that engaged 7,000 employees and drove cultural alignment and business growth. • Directed communications for a €2.2 billion acquisition and a €100 million divestment. • Streamlined content creation by implementing TailoredMail and StoryKit, improving brand consistency and boosting engagement globally by 15%. • Managed logistics, budgets, and messaging for the annual Commercial Operations Meeting attended by 400 employees. • Led communications for Salesforce CRM integration. • Enhanced brand visibility and engagement through social media and digital platforms.

GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, DIRECTOR Werfen
2019 - 2023

• Drove and developed enterprise-wide internal communications strategies in partnership with C-suite. • Led internal communications campaigns that supported business growth, cultural alignment, and organizational change. • Spearheaded corporate rebrand, and transformed company from a house of brands to a branded house. • Partnered with senior leaders and delivered internal communications for career development and progression, management transitions, and M&A activity. • Recruited and onboarded a team of eight, during COVID-19, ensuring seamless integration and strong team performance.

GLOBAL TRAINING COORDINATOR ABB Robotics
2018 - 2019

• Drove strategic learning initiatives across 30 global markets. • Designed and delivered multi-channel, interactive training plans for Robotics & Applications and Sales teams, enhancing the development of 1,000 employees worldwide. • Developed and implemented an internal communications plan that increased awareness and adoption of training programs by 20%. • Led the global rebranding of ABB Robotics’ Internal Training department into the ABB Robotics Academy, enhancing visibility, adoption, and organizational alignment.

GLOBAL TRADE SHOW MANAGERABB Robotics
2016 - 2018

• Managed global trade shows with budgets exceeding €1 million, strengthening brand presence across 12 international events, annually. • Drove strategic positioning of robotics solutions portfolio, increasing qualified leads by 25%. • Directed end-to-end trade show planning, improving attendee engagement and generating a 20% increase in customer interactions. • Secured media coverage, expanding industry visibility in key markets and boosting press mentions by 10%. • Orchestrated internal stakeholder training with third-party vendors, improving event delivery consistency and stakeholder alignment by 30%.

GLOBAL MANAGER, PRODUCT COMMUNICATIONSABB Robotics
2013 - 2016

• Led multi-channel marketing communications campaigns for global product launches, increasing brand visibility and adoption by 15%. • Secured international press coverage, enhancing brand awareness and strengthening market positioning by 20%. • Developed and executed a global social media strategy, expanding business unit visibility and driving growth. • Managed production and distribution of marketing communications materials, reaching international trade and media outlets to reinforce brand presence.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, USAABB Inc
2007 - 2013

• Led North American communications strategy, achieving consistent messaging across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. • Partnered with the NA Executive Committee to align communications with business priorities, driving a 10% increase in employee engagement scores. • Oversaw regional communications teams, delivering impactful campaigns and strengthening organizational change and leadership engagement. • Strengthened workforce alignment and adoption of key initiatives, reducing miscommunication and accelerating change implementation.

Education

Masters of Business AdministrationThe University of Connecticut
Present

Certification

Total Certifications1

International Association of Business Communicators

Skills

Core skills0
Languages2

Languages

English
Spanish