Kia Haring

Kia Haring (M.A.) is a communications, brand, marketing, and sustainability leader with more than 20 years of international experience helping organizations build trust, navigate transformation, and create long-term value. She currently serves as Head of Marketing, Communications & Sustainability at Vivicta, where she leads brand development, strategic communications, and sustainability initiatives supporting growth and business transformation.

Throughout her career, Kia has held senior leadership roles at major Nordic organizations, including VR Group and Tietoevry, leading corporate communications, public affairs, sustainability, brand, and stakeholder engagement in complex business environments. She is recognized for her ability to translate strategy into action, strengthen reputation, lead change, and engage stakeholders around a shared vision.

Beyond her corporate leadership, Kia has contributed to the communications profession globally through her service on the Board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management for the past five years. During that time, she has held the responsibility as the Global Alliance’s Director of Ethics, advancing ethical communications, professional integrity, and responsible leadership across the global communications community. She previously served on the Board of ProCom, Finland’s leading communications association.

Known for her integrity, energy, and collaborative leadership style, Kia is dedicated to advancing the role of communications as a driver of trust, organizational resilience, sustainable value creation, and positive societal impact.