Global Communications Executive

Arabella
Jane Smith

Corporate Affairs & Communications | Food & Beverage, CPG & Healthcare

I'm Arabella — a global communications executive known for building reputation, leading transformation, and advising C-suite leaders across billion-dollar consumer-facing organizations. I'm at my best at the intersection of business strategy and stakeholder influence, using storytelling as a vehicle to drive measurable impact on brand trust and business growth.

$1–4B
Consumer-Facing Organizations
20+
Countries
70K
Employees Engaged
10+
Transformation Projects
Arabella Jane Smith

Core Capabilities

01

Corporate Affairs Strategy

Built corporate affairs functions from inception at BluePearl and VCA — owning strategy, team development, and capability building. Trusted advisor to global presidents and C-suite leaders, shaping enterprise reputation and market positioning across $1B–$4B+ organizations.

02

Reputation & Brand Strategy

Directed high-stakes brand PR for M&M's, Snickers, Skittles, and Twix — including Super Bowl, NFL, and NASCAR campaigns with $1M+ budgets. Strengthened enterprise reputation through major organizational transformation and AI-enabled reinvention at BluePearl.

03

Crisis & Issues Management

Led crisis communications and enterprise risk mitigation across complex, multi-stakeholder environments — including a global veterinary network spanning 20+ countries and 3,000 clinics. Established governance frameworks and rapid-response capabilities at scale.

04

Change & Transformation Communications

Directed enterprise change communications across seven concurrent global transformation programs at Mars — one of the world's largest privately held companies. PROSCI® Certified Change Practitioner with deep expertise in leading communications through complex organizational change.

05

Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communications

Built internal communications functions from the ground up at VCA Animal Hospitals, engaging 30,000 employees across 1,000+ locations. Leads distributed teams of regional communications directors, advising senior leadership on messaging, employee engagement, and organizational change.

06

Non-Profit Leadership

Co-founded and serves as President & Board Chair of BluePearl Cares, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched by BluePearl Pet Hospital to make emergency and specialty veterinary care accessible for all pets. Provides financial assistance for income-qualified families and supports animal welfare organizations through community grants and direct veterinary services.

Keynote speaking Panel discussion

In the News

CBS Mornings
U.S. Army veterinarians learn how to care for injured military dogs in a new type of training
The New York Times
Pet Superheroes Who Donate Their Blood
Forbes
Joint Blood Drive Highlights Need For Pets And People To Donate Blood
People
Should My Pet Donate Blood? A Vet Expert Shares What to Know
Ad Age
Giant Snickers is cure for the world's ills in the brand's latest Super Bowl spot
Elite Daily
Danny DeVito Was A Human M&M In This Super Bowl Commercial
Yahoo Finance
BluePearl Cares Announces More Than a Cone Online Art Auction and Fundraiser
Thrillist
Cookies & Creme Twix, the Best New Flavor in Years, Is Now Available Nationwide
With military working dog Mattis
"

Belle is an incredibly talented and special individual, whose insight, strategic lens, and ability to articulate a vision and connect with everyone around her is exceptional. She has made a profound impact on our business and for so many of our Associates.

— Dr. Nick Nelson, President of BluePearl

Career History

6 mo
Global Vice President External Communications
Mars Veterinary Health
2 yrs
Vice President Corporate Affairs
BluePearl Pet Hospitals
2 yrs
Senior Director, Strategic Business Communications
VCA Animal Hospitals
2 yrs
Director, Change & Transformation Communications
Mars Incorporated
3 yrs
Brand Public Relations Senior Manager
Mars Wrigley North America
2 yrs
Global Corporate Affairs Manager
Mars Retail
3 yrs
Marketing Manager
M&M's World Stores
5 yrs
Retail Communications Manager
Starbucks

Certifications & Leadership Training

Certification
PROSCI® Certified Change Practitioner
Global standard in change management methodology and practice
Executive Education
Harvard Business School
Women Leading with Purpose
Leadership Development
Center for Creative Leadership
Leadership at the Peak
Education
BA Journalism
Stratford-upon-Avon College, UK

Work Together

Whether you're looking for an executive communications leader, a strategic advisor, or a keynote speaker — I'd love to connect.