John Files

Background

About John Files

Words matter. I’ve always been interested in words – reading and writing – and news and current events. This has underpinned my career pioneering strategic communications initiatives for corporate, policy and non-profit clients. Utilizing my foundation in journalism, I have leveraged my expertise in public affairs issues to advise global executives on communications strategy and to position issues and organizations in the media, impact policy debates and elevate corporate reputations. Straddling the intersection of media, business and culture, my expertise includes: Advising internal and external teams on corporate issues, media, public affairs and crisis strategy. Translating strategic initiatives into clear messaging and compelling activations that advance client goals. Serving as resource for internal stakeholders across the enterprise and to recruit and develop talent. Collaborating with regional and global leadership to inform agency thought leadership and positioning. I empower employees to achieve their goals through empathetic leadership and an easy-going style, enabling an inclusive working environment where people value diverse perspectives and an open sharing of ideas. This helps me foster employee engagement while building a strong internal succession pipeline. When not working, you’ll likely find me playing golf, watching news and sports, reading, and spending time with my family.