Strategic Communications Leadership -
When You Need it Most
Sylvia Maldonado partners with CEOs, CHROs, and leadership teams as a Fractional Chief Communications Officer (CCO) to bring clarity, alignment, and momentum to moments of transformation, growth, or change.
With 20+ years of global communications leadership across corporate, nonprofit, and high-growth environments, she steps in quickly to stabilize, elevate, and operationalize communications so leaders can focus on strategy and execution.
She helps organizations leverage the white space when:
Communication is reactive, fragmented, or under-leveraged
Leadership alignment is unclear or inconsistent
Transformation is underway but not fully landing with employees or stakeholders
Executive voice and narrative need sharpening
Internal and external messaging are disconnected
About Sylvia Maldonado, Fractional CCO
20+ years leading communications through transformation, crisis, and growth
Emmy Award-winning communicator and strategist
Former Head of Corporate Communications (Americas, global organizations)
Former VP, Strategic Initiatives & Transformation pre-exit for 50-year-old CPG business
Deep experience partnering with CEOs, CHROs, and executive teams
Proven ability to translate complexity into clarity and action
Operator mindset — not advisory distance
Services
Executive and Leadership Communications
CEO / CHRO / leadership positioning
Narrative development and message architecture
Board and investor communications support
Thought leadership strategy
Transformation and Change Communications
Global internal communication frameworks
Channel strategy and content simplification
Leadership cascade and stakeholder buy-in
Employee listening and feedback loops
End-to-end change communication strategy
Workforce transformation support
Employee engagement and alignment campaigns
Culture and operating model shifts
Internal and External Communications Strategy
Outcomes
Faster leadership alignment
Clearer strategic storytelling across the enterprise
Stronger employee trust and engagement
Simplified, more effective communication systems
Increased confidence in executive messaging and visibility
Testimonials
“For anyone looking for one of the most strategic and smart communicators out there - take note! Sylvia is the best of the best. Period.”
“I am pleased to recommend Sylvia for a leadership position in corporate communications. Sylvia was instrumental in shaping our company’s messaging during high change and transformation. She is a natural leader who fosters collaboration across departments.”
“Sylvia is a strategic and trusted advisor who brings clarity and focus to complex, high-stakes environments. During crisis situations, including the COVID-19 pandemic, she ensured communications were timely, transparent, and aligned—strengthening both organizational culture and stakeholder trust.”
— President, Storyform Studios
— Vice President, Conagra Brands
— Former CEO & President, Barry Callebaut Americas
How I Work
Combining a thoughtful approach with communications expertise to deliver results anchored in each client's operational realities, objectives, and vision.
Embed quickly into leadership teams with minimal ramp-up
Operate as a strategic partner, not an external advisor
Focus on clarity, speed, and execution
Bring a bias for simplification and decision-making alignment
Build systems that continue working after engagement ends
Engagements are typically structured as:
Interim Fractional CCO leadership
Transformation-specific advisory support
Executive communications acceleration
Team coaching and capability building
Contact Me
Provide project details to schedule a complimentary 20 minute call.