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Jessica Merz

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VP, Global Corporate Communications at Bacardi
📍 Miami, Florida, United States

Jessica Merz is a seasoned communications executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the VP of Global Corporate Communications at Bacardi. An award-winning storyteller, she has a Masters Degree in Communications Management from Syracuse University and was named one of PRWeeks "Women to Watch."

Originally from Ecuador, Jessica is a proud Latina who is fluent in Spanish and has lived on three continents. She is passionate about environmental protection and actively gives back to her community as a board member for Suited for Success / Dress for Success Miami.

She spearheaded an employee-led movement against plastic straws at Bacardi, an initiative which has won multiple global awards for its environmental impact.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
VP, Global Corporate Communications
Job Level
Senior
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
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Corporate Sustainability
Passionate about protecting the environment, she has won multiple awards for CSR campaigns, including an employee-led initiative to reduce single-use plastics.
Employee Engagement
Focuses on driving engagement for global brands, launching initiatives like the "Belonging" video series to highlight employee stories and foster a powerful company culture.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
VP, Global Corporate Communications
Bacardi
4-2021 - 4-2022
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Bacardi
12-2018 - 3-2021
Director, Global External Corporate Communications
Bacardi
5-2011 - 12-2018
Director, Global Internal Corporate Communications
Bacardi
9-2009 - 5-2011
Director of Employee Communications
ADT North America
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Education
2016 - 2018
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Harvard Business School
2009 - 2011
Masters of Science
Syracuse University
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