Jan Sieving
About Jan Sieving
Jan Sieving is the Executive Communications Manager at Chevron in San Ramon, CA, with extensive experience in crisis communications and public affairs across the oil and gas industry.
Executive Communications Manager at Chevron
Jan Sieving is the Executive Communications Manager at Chevron, based in San Ramon, CA. In this role, Sieving has developed and implemented a comprehensive internal communications strategy, which resulted in a 20% improvement in employee engagement scores. Sieving also led the rebranding of a major division within Chevron, enhancing brand recognition by 15%. Additionally, Sieving plays a significant role in Chevron’s government relations efforts, contributing to the securing of favorable legislation for the company. Sieving’s contributions to the communications field are recognized by the receipt of the Chevron Leadership Award for outstanding performance in executive communications in 2020.
Previous Roles in Public Affairs and Communications
Before joining Chevron, Jan Sieving served as the Vice President of Public Affairs at Repsol from 2012 to 2017 in The Woodlands, TX. Prior to Repsol, Sieving worked at CB&I as the VP of Marketing & Communications from 2007 to 2012. Sieving's earlier roles include an 11-year tenure as Director of Communications and Public Affairs at Oxy in Los Angeles, CA, from 1996 to 2007. Additionally, Sieving worked in public relations capacities for the California State Senate and California Governor Pete Wilson.
Education in Communication and Management
Jan Sieving achieved a Master of Communication Management degree from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Sieving also participated in the Executive Management Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management and studied Communication at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Furthermore, Sieving holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Broadcast Journalism from California State University, Bakersfield.
Industry Contributions and Mentorship
Jan Sieving regularly contributes to industry publications on topics related to corporate social responsibility and public relations. Sieving has been a keynote speaker at multiple industry conferences, including the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) annual conference. Additionally, Sieving mentors young professionals in the communications field through Chevron's internal mentorship program, sharing extensive experience and knowledge in crisis communications and executive communications.
Experience with Crisis Communications
Jan Sieving has extensive experience in crisis communications, having managed several high-profile incidents within the oil and gas industry. This experience has honed Sieving's ability to navigate complex communication challenges and foster organizational resilience during times of crisis. Sieving's expertise in this area is a valuable asset to Chevron and the broader communications industry.