Meredith Hyland

Strategic Communications Leader | Shaping Narrative, Strategy & Culture | VP, Corporate Communications at New York Life

New York, New York, United States

About

I’m an experienced communications leader who builds and executes strategic plans to manage change, protect and enhance the company’s reputation, and effectively communicate the company’s interests to its stakeholders — including employees, customers, communities and shareholders.

Experience

  • Vice President, Corporate Communications at New York Life Insurance Company
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Lead a team that drives the strategy and delivery of internal and external communications for New York Life’s corporate functions. In addition, oversee editorial, communication channels and measurement, while collaborating with senior leaders to craft enterprise-aligned narratives. Advance innovation through AI-enabled workflows and analytics that enhance communications effectiveness.

  • MetLife (9 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President, Corporate Communications
      Aug 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Led a team that provided communication strategy, planning and execution for MetLife's Chief Financial Officer, Chief HR Officer, Chief Risk Officer, General Counsel, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Auditor and Head of Corporate Affairs. Served as lead communication business partner to the Chief HR Officer.

    • Vice President, Corporate Communications
      Nov 2020 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Served as lead communication business partner to the CFO, enabling him to deliver key messages to critical stakeholder groups. Led a team that partnered with Investor Relations to deliver external financial communication materials such as earnings news releases and CFO financial update videos. Served as a primary spokesperson with the financial and trade media. Also led a team that told MetLife's sustainability story. We developed communication strategies and told stories that demonstrated how the company lives its purpose and makes a positive social impact through its focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); its philanthropic contributions; its investment portfolio; and environmental action.

    • Assistant Vice President, Global Communications
      Nov 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Was part of the team that sets the strategy to communicate the CEO's vision and goals to internal and external stakeholders. I also led communications efforts for MetLife's sustainability function, including MetLife Foundation.

  • Communications Manager, Director at Honeywell Performance Materials & Technologies
    Jul 2012 - May 2015 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    I led a team to provide strategic media, marketing and internal communication support for the $1.2 billion Specialty Products business segment within Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies.

  • Lead Internal Communications Strategist at MetLife
    May 2004 - Jul 2012 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    I held marketing, public relations and internal communications positions with increasing levels of responsibility over eight years, culminating with the Lead Internal Communications Strategist position. I also served as the communications liaison to the MEASA (Middle East, Africa, South Asia) region during the integration following MetLife's $16.2 billion acquisition of Alico from AIG.

  • Corporate Promotions & Special Events Intern at Tommy Hilfiger
    May 2003 - Oct 2003 · 6 mos