IABC Atlanta | Getting Your Seat at the Table

To be effective, communications professionals must do more than craft messages; they need to influence strategy and decisions at the highest levels. Join us for a virtual fireside chat to hear how Racquel White, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Royal Canin, navigated her career and overcame hurdles to achieve the proverbial “seat at the table.” With a wealth of experience in leading corporate affairs for global brands, Racquel will share insights on how to navigate the corporate landscape, build strategic alliances, and demonstrate the critical value of communications in driving business success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s leading voices and take your career to the next level.

About our speaker

Racquel White is Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Royal Canin North America, a division of Mars, Inc. She is responsible for ESG, Crisis Management, Reputation, Communications, Government Relations and Philanthropy in the region.

Before joining Royal Canin, Racquel served as Chief Communications, Brand and Public Affairs Officer at Diversey, focused on the commercial cleaning industry. Prior to Diversey, she led Corporate Communications for Newell Brands and its 150 brands. Racquel also led Communications, Government Affairs, Sustainability and Diversity for Cox Automotive and spent 12 years at The Coca-Cola Company in roles of increasing responsibility.

Racquel began her corporate career at Marriott International, focused on internal and customer communications.

About our moderator

Katy Griggs is the chair of the IABC Atlanta Professional Development Committee, a role that signifies her commitment to continuous learning and development in the communications field. Her involvement in IABC Atlanta spans well over a decade and includes previous stints as co-chair of the Professional Development Committee, as well as a member of the Awards & Amusements committee.

Katy is a senior communications leader and strategist with a passion for excellent storytelling. Most recently, she led business transformation communications at Cox Automotive. Prior to this, Katy spent eight years at Elavon, a global payments processor, where she established the North America Customer Communications team.