Jessica Kowal

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Director of Communications, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability at Boeing

Seattle, Washington, United States

Overview

Jessica Kowal is a strategic communications leader at Boeing, currently directing PR for Corporate Strategy and Sustainability. With a background in journalism from Columbia University, she has been a chief company spokesperson for over a decade, specializing in crisis communications and media relations. People who have worked with her describe her as strategic and energetic.

Outside of her corporate role, Jessica is an aviation enthusiast who enjoys planespotting and flying. Her previous experience includes writing for prominent lifestyle magazines and working in Tokyo, suggesting an appreciation for travel and Japanese culture. She is also a strong advocate for journalism and storytelling.

She was part of the Newsday team that won a 1997 Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the TWA Flight 800 crash.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability
Her current role focuses on communications for Boeing's sustainability and corporate strategy, a topic she has been publicly engaged with for years.
Crisis Communications
As a long-time chief spokesperson for Boeing, she has extensive experience managing the company's narrative during challenging situations.
Aviation Enthusiasm
Her personal posts show a genuine passion for aviation, including interests like planespotting and a love for flying.

Media Appearances

SXSW Eco Interview: Jessica Kowal, Boeing. Featured in TriplePundit

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Work History

9-2025
Director of Communications, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability at Boeing
12-2024 - 9-2025
Director of Media Relations and Social Media at Boeing
1-2023 - 12-2024
Director of Media Relations at Boeing
9-2007 - 6-2010
Contributing Editor at Kateigaho International Edition
10-2009 - 2-2010
Consultant, Tokyo at Albright Stonebridge Group

Education

1993 - 1994
M.S. from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Brown University

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Exp : 6 Location : Seattle, Washington, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Communications, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability at Boeing
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Insights For Selling To Jessica

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jessica is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jessica

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jessica move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Jessica take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Jessica

Personality Compatibility


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