Market Report
Dear Members of the In-House Communications & Investor Relations Industry,
Here we are — January 2025, marking nearly two years since I founded Comms
Search & Selection and the release of our inaugural salary survey and market
report. It’s also a striking coincidence that I’m writing this letter on Monday, 20th
January, the same day as Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of
the United States. Whether that’s a good or bad omen is anyone’s guess, but what
is certain is that this report represents a landmark moment: to my knowledge, it
is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the in-house communications and
investor relations sectors across both the UK and the US.
When I established Comms Search & Selection, I made a deliberate decision to
specialise exclusively in executive search and recruitment for in-house teams,
avoiding service to comms, PR, or IR agencies. While the two sides of the industry
share some similarities, the differences in roles, skills, and experience required
are far more pronounced. This focus has become our USP, and we’re proud to
recruit for the functions that serve as the eyes, ears, and voices of leading
businesses across industries.
Comms Search & Selection
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FOUNDER’S LETTER