Global Communications Executive
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.
Expertise
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Press & Media
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
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Whether you're looking for an executive communications leader, a strategic advisor, or a keynote speaker — I'd love to connect.