Executive Vice President, US Head of Strategy - Axicom

Axicom•New York, NY

8d•$155,000 - $390,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Axicom, part of WPP, is seeking a visionary, hands-on EVP, US Head of Strategy to lead and scale its strategic discipline. This role involves being the chief architect of insight generation, creative strategy development, and cross-channel integration for AI, technology, and innovation-driven brands. The position requires bridging cultural and media intelligence with business growth, acting as a catalyst for strategy across Axicom, Burson Group, and WPP network. The individual will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite clients, lead new business pitches, and guide account leads. An entrepreneurial spirit, a 'Futurist, Not Follower' mindset, and a commitment to calculated bravery are essential. This role is agency, industry, and client-facing, requiring the ability to present research and strategy as a recognized thought leader.

Requirements

15+ Years of Experience: Deep background in cultural, integrated, media, or strategic planning within an agency setting (PR, digital, creative, or communications consultancy).
Technology Sector Expertise and Track Record: Deep experience with AI, B2B and consumer technology brands is required, including high-growth enterprise verticals.
Strategic & Analytical Mastery: Plugged into culture and emerging trends and highly adept at interpreting complex data and extracting actionable insights into compelling narratives and ideas that impact clients and their stakeholders.
Futurist & Tech-Savvy: Deeply passionate about technology, AI, and emerging media trends, with a proven track record of pioneering multi-channel strategies.
Entrepreneurial & Hands-On: Thrives in fast-paced, high-velocity environments. Possesses a 'roll-up-your-sleeves' work ethic and prefers active creation over corporate oversight.
Master Storyteller & Communicator: Outstanding executive presence with a track record of pitching, presenting, and persuading C-suite clients and internal stakeholders.
Inclusive Leader & Coach: Proven talent for attracting, mentoring, and retaining strategic talent while fostering a collaborative, diverse, and accountable team culture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tech sector-focused earned media is a major plus.

Responsibilities

Define, advocate for, and uphold the integrity of Axicom’s strategic planning process—from brief to execution.
Build a unified, high-octane way of working across the agency and the US Burson Group to establish best practices for brand positioning, research synthesis, and creative briefing.
Craft high-stakes narrative frameworks, brand messaging, and story arcs that translate complex technology and AI innovations into compelling, human-centric positioning for clients and major brand moments.
Lead the development of ambitious, multi-channel connection strategies, integrating core creative ideas across paid, owned, and earned media (PR, social, digital, influencers, content, SEO) with calculated bravery.
Partner with creative leads to translate research, data, and cultural cues into sharp creative briefs and truths, architecting 'big ideas' for multi-channel success.
Serve as the strategic lead in high-stakes new business pitches, mobilizing cross-functional teams to deliver winning, narrative-driven strategy.
Serve as a recognized thought leader and trusted advisor to senior executives at cutting-edge tech, AI and innovation-driven companies, delivering smart, effective solutions to complex communications and business challenges.
Inspire, build, and lead a lean, dynamic team, cultivating an environment where ideas flourish and instilling a mindset of curiosity, future-forward integrated thinking, and strategic rigor.
Serve as an ongoing source of intelligence for the agency, harnessing audience data, cultural cues, and emerging tech trends to help client teams stay ahead of the curve.
Partner across Axicom and Burson/WPP to develop agency Intellectual Property, original points of view on cultural/category trends, and represent Axicom externally on industry panels, conventions, and speaking engagements.
Connect research, insights and intelligence, digital, PR, and creative teams across Axicom and the broader Burson Group and WPP network to ensure cohesive, integrated campaign execution.