Gerard van Buttingha Wichers

Head of Global Communications

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

Rounded and experienced communications professional with a strong record in transactional, strategic and day-to-day communications, having been responsible for the Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Branding functions at globally operation, large-cap companies such as TNT Express, ABN Amro, Essent, Buhrmann and KPN Telecom. Additional strong expertise in IPO and M&A communications, having worked as interim Head of Corporate Communications and or Investor Relations on transactions across multiple sectors and geographies, at companies such as Refresco, Intertrust, Varo Energy, BME and Aryzta.

Experience

  • Global Head of Communications & Public Affairs at Marelli
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Automotive

  • Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications at ARYZTA
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Global Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications at TNT
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • SVP, Head of Global Communications & Group Marketing at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
    Jan 2010 - Dec 2013 · 4 yrs

  • Chief Communications Officer at Essent
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 · 3 yrs