Heather Wagoner is a distinguished corporate communications executive known for her deep expertise in aligning organizational messaging with broader strategic objectives. At the core of her work is a commitment to compelling storytelling, ensuring that every facet of a company’s communications reflects and reinforces its mission, values, and business strategy.
Her strategic approach, coupled with her extensive experience and proven expertise in leadership communications, reputation management, and crisis communications, has earned her a prominent place Heather as a trusted advisor in some of the world’s most influential global companies. She has a passion for fostering collaboration and engagement within global teams. With a nuanced understanding of the interplay between internal and external perceptions, she seamlessly integrates strategic foresight with meticulous execution to deliver results that move the needle for her organizations. Her work has consistently elevated organizational performance, built resilient reputations, and enhanced stakeholder trust.
Currently, Heather serves as the Senior Vice President of Internal Communications at Warner Bros. Discovery, where she is focused on expanding the organization’s communication strategies and creating global alignment of teams. Previously, she spent five years leading the Internal Communications department at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, guiding the organization’s internal communications strategy through unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and responding to significant societal events, including the global reaction to the killing of George Floyd. Earlier in her career, Heather served as Director of Internal Communication and Engagement at the BBC, managing communications for a global workforce. She also held the role of Internal Communications Business Partner at Rolls-Royce, where she played an integral role in shaping the company’s internal messaging and engagement strategies from 2010 to 2013. Heather holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University, providing her with a solid foundation in both storytelling and strategic communication. Her career reflects a unique ability to blend insight, foresight, and execution to drive meaningful organizational change and enhance communication impact on a global scale.