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Manage Marketing: Awards Ranking
Manage Marketing proudly presents the Top 10 Head of Communications 2026, recognizing leaders who shape organizational reputation through clear messaging and strategic stakeholder engagement. These professionals guide communication strategies that align brand voice with business priorities while supporting meaningful connections across key audiences and markets. Their leadership helps organizations strengthen public trust and respond effectively to changing market conversations, enabling brands to maintain credibility while supporting long-term visibility in competitive environments.
Top 10 Head of Communications - 2026
Head of Communications, GeneDx
Shira Mahler serves as the in-charge of communications, at GeneDx. Much of her work involves translating the terminology of genomic medicine into conversations that affect people outside of the scientific community. Throughout her career, Mahler has worked in the media, technology, and healthcare industries. She has had jobs at BuzzFeed, Skillshare, and iHeartMedia, where she developed experience connecting with a variety of audiences.
Head of Communications, Applied Optoelectronics
Sara Cicero is Applied Optoelectronics’ head of communications, leading how the company communicates with employees, customers, investors and the wider market. She has over 20 years of communications experience, including leadership positions at Cisco and Scientific Atlanta. A recurring theme throughout her career has been to make complex businesses understandable.
