#WeLeadComms: Mandy Gibson

Today’s #WeLeadComms honors go to Canadian communication leader and IABC World Conference speaker Mandy Gibson.

Mandy is a forward-thinking leader with over 30 years of proven experience driving business results through innovative internal communications and employee engagement strategies. Currently serving as Senior Manager, Global Clients & Markets Internal Communications at KPMG, Mandy is recognized for her ability to align communications with organizational goals and foster high-impact engagement across diverse teams.

Mandy holds the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification and is both a longtime member and past President of IABC/Toronto. She presently chairs the prestigious Gold Quill Awards Committee, regularly evaluates entries for both the Gold Quill and IABC Toronto OVATION Awards, and is herself a proud Gold Quill Award winner.

Her #IABC26 session is called Leading Through Disruption: Embedding Values for Lasting Impact: A case study from KPMG

This dynamic session will explore how KPMG’s Global Values Week united 275,000 colleagues worldwide to strengthen trust, foster ethical decision-making, and drive engagement during times of change.

Attendees will discover proven best practices and a real-world case study such as the high-impact Ethical Avengers Quest and global speaker broadcast that empowered employees to connect, collaborate, and put shared values into action.

Through interactive scenarios and peer discussion, participants will gain actionable strategies for embedding core values in communications, cultivating resilience, and building a culture of trust even amid uncertainty.

Attendees from this session will leave equipped with practical tools to activate ethical frameworks, design engaging campaigns, and measure the impact across diverse teams. This session is tailored for internal and external communications professionals, change agents, and leaders seeking to future-proof their organizations.

Whether you’re navigating global transformations or inspiring local teams, join this session to reimagine the communicator’s role as a catalyst for positive disruption, purposeful employee engagement, and sustainable success.

In today’s communications landscape, disruption is not just an occasional challenge, it’s a constant reality shaped by rapid technological advances, shifting global dynamics, and evolving ethical expectations. This session will address how communicators can stay agile and resilient, guiding their organizations and teams through uncertainty while maintaining a steadfast commitment to values-driven leadership.

Choose this session to experience an award-winning approach, learn from a real-world success story, and take-home practical tools that future-proof your communications. If you’re seeking an inspiring, interactive, and results-driven session that aligns with the theme of disruption and provides helpful insights into how to develop an award-winning campaign, this is the one you won’t want to miss.

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#WeLeadComms is a partnership between IABC and Strategic.

The communicator’s role is evolving, and #IABC26 is where we’ll explore what’s next.

Join a global network of communication professionals 14-16 June in Toronto for practical insights, peer learning, and new ideas you can take back to your organization. https://wc.iabc.com/