From 80K to 1B Users: LinkedIn's Former Brand & Comms Leader on Building a Global Platform | Ngaire Moyes

In this episode of the Comms Coffee Club podcast, host Max Forsyth interviews Ngaire Moyes, a communications professional with a rich history in the tech industry, having held senior communications and brand positions at LinkedIn and Microsoft. They discuss Ngaire's career journey, the evolution of communications in technology, and her role in shaping LinkedIn's brand and communications across EMEA, APAC and LATAM. They also delve into the challenges faced in leading communications for large tech companies, the integration of brand and communications, and the future trends in the industry. The Comms Coffee Club podcast is produced by Comms Search & Selection. Comms ​Search & Selection is an executive search and recruitment agency that specialises in supporting businesses in the UK and the US in hiring for their corporate communications, internal communications, change communications, PR and investor relations functions. Whether you are looking to recruit your next Chief Communications Officer or Head of Investor Relations or hiring for Manager to VP-level positions, we are your go-to partner. To find out more, visit: www.commssearch.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ngaire Moyes 07:45 Key Achievements and Experiences 13:14 Engaging Younger Audiences on LinkedIn 19:03 Challenges in a Rapidly Growing Tech Company 25:44 The Evolving Role of Communications Professionals 31:11 Integrating Brand and Communications 36:51 The Future of Brand Communications 41:44 AI: Opportunities and Challenges for Tech Companies 51:39 Reflections and Future Directions