The Exchange is a series of curated, occupation-specific peer groups for senior executives from Bay Area Council member companies. Participation in The Exchange is a board-level member benefit that provides access to exclusive forums that meet quarterly to foster cross-sector learning, surface regional trends, and build lasting professional relationships grounded in shared challenges and innovation.
The Communications Officer Exchange brings together senior communications and brand strategy leaders to navigate the rapidly changing media and stakeholder landscape. Participants share approaches to reputation management, crisis communications, employee engagement, and storytelling that resonates across diverse audiences. Quarterly discussions cover emerging platforms, measuring communications impact, and aligning brand strategy with business priorities in an era of constant change. This exchange fosters trusted relationships among communications executives leading their organizations’ external and internal narratives.