Claire Gregory
About Claire Gregory
Claire Gregory serves as the Head of Global Communications at Allison Transmission, where she focuses on brand strategy, media relations, and social media. With a background in corporate communications and extensive experience in brand awareness and strategic communications, she has held various roles in notable organizations throughout her career.
Current Role at Allison Transmission
Claire Gregory serves as the Head of Global Communications at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees brand strategy, media relations, website management, and social media initiatives. Her leadership focuses on enhancing the company's communication efforts and aligning messaging across various platforms. Gregory has established a cross-functional and cross-geographical Communications Council to ensure consistent communication and leverage content effectively among multiple stakeholder groups.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Prior to her current role, Claire Gregory gained extensive experience in corporate communications across several organizations. She worked at Hoosier Energy from 2014 to 2018, where she was involved in corporate communications and the corporate rebranding process. Before that, she served as Director of Accounts at The Carlisle Group (Rolls-Royce) from 2009 to 2014, focusing on global communications strategy and key initiatives. Her earlier roles included working as an Account Executive at Publicis and as an Event Manager at Detail + Design.
Educational Background
Claire Gregory holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Business Administration, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management from the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completing her studies from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she is currently pursuing executive education in Marketing and Branding at Kellogg Executive Education, which she began in 2022.
Branding Methodology Development
During her tenure at Allison Transmission, Claire Gregory developed a new branding methodology aimed at positioning the company as an innovation leader. This methodology governs all applications of visual identity, ensuring that the brand is consistently represented across various platforms and communications. Her efforts have contributed to expanding brand awareness beyond North America by increasing localized content in key growth locations.
International Study Experience
In addition to her formal education in the United States, Claire Gregory studied at Universidad de Sevilla. This international experience may have contributed to her understanding of global communications and branding strategies, which she applies in her current role at Allison Transmission.