Erin Passan is an executive search consultant and leadership adviser specializing in corporate communications and investor relations. Erin draws on 25 years of experience as a global communications leader to place high-performing, senior communications and investor relations leaders across all industry sectors. She also coaches senior executives on techniques to improve their communications, resulting in more authentic stakeholder engagement and better business results.
Erin has deep experience in all aspects of the financial services sector, including investment banking, brokerage, asset management, real estate and insurance. Erin knows first-hand the important role communications and investor relations leaders play in helping companies navigate today’s high-stakes environment, protect reputations and engage stakeholder groups.
Expertise
Erin has specialized experience in:
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Communications
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Investor Relations
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Executive Communications
A results-driven communications leader
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Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Erin was the chief communications officer at Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, where she transformed the corporate communications function, developing a comprehensive communications strategy, defining organizational structure and key priorities.
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Previously, Erin was a managing partner at Gagnier Communications, a fast-growing public relations firm, where she helped lead all aspects of the company, including business development, marketing and client management. She previously led communications and marketing functions within the financial services industry at Janus Henderson, Farmers Insurance, The Irvine Company, Trust Company of the West, New Century Financial and Piper Jaffray.
Erin received her B.A. in business management at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California, and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She is an active member of the PR Seminar and the Arthur W. Page Society.