Scott Trahan joins Schindler Group as Head of Global Communications & Brand

Scott Trahan has joined Schindler Group as Head of Global Communications and Brand, moving on from ABB, where he served as Group Vice President and Head of Communications for the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area.

Trahan spent nearly seven years at ABB, leading global communications across a business spanning automation, robotics and motion technologies, with approximately 30,000 employees. His remit covered corporate communications, brand, public affairs and digital, supported by a global team of more than 80 professionals.

During his tenure, Trahan advised senior executives on communications and positioning, including engagements at the World Economic Forum and China’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference. 

Before ABB, Trahan was Global Head of Integrated Communications at Signify from January 2016 to October 2017. He led communications supporting the company’s initial public offering and separation from Royal Philips, while establishing communications structures and governance for the newly independent company.

Earlier, he served as Vice President of Communications for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Eaton Corporation, where he led regional communications capabilities and supported the company’s repositioning around its USD 11.8 billion acquisition of Cooper Industries.

Trahan’s career also includes executive and organisational communications at Philip Morris International and more than a decade at Burson-Marsteller, where he held public affairs and corporate communications leadership roles across Asia, including Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. He began his career in public service as Press Secretary to US Senator J. Bennett Johnston.