Market Report
Comms Search & Selection
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To the report itself — first and foremost, thank you to the 1,024 in-house
professionals who generously contributed their insights. Your input has been
anonymised, with results presented in aggregate, and your participation has
been invaluable in creating this report.
Secondly, despite the challenges posed by a tough macroeconomic environment,
I am pleased to report that the in-house communications and investor relations
industry has remained remarkably resilient. Heading into 2025, 26% of function
leaders plan to grow headcount, while 51% will maintain their current team sizes,
replacing leavers. These numbers underscore a positive outlook for job seekers,
hiring companies, and function leaders alike.
Opportunities abound for those navigating this space — and for us as your
executive search and recruitment partner.
Finally, I would like to close this letter on an optimistic tone. This report provides
detailed insights into demographics, salaries, skills development, market
confidence, and outlooks for 2025. It is my hope that you find it both informative
and actionable as you plan for the year ahead.
Without further ado, I invite you to explore the report.
Max Forsyth
Managing Director & Founder
Comms Search & Selection