John Kraft
About John Kraft
John Kraft serves as the Director of Internal Communications at OneTrust, bringing over 20 years of experience in communications across various industries. He has held significant roles at Autodesk, Stripe, and Apple, and possesses a unique blend of engineering and communication skills.
Work at OneTrust
John Kraft currently serves as the Director of Internal Communications at OneTrust. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on enhancing internal communication strategies to support organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Autodesk
John Kraft has extensive experience at Autodesk, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Senior Manager of Internal Communications from 2012 to 2016, and later as Director of Employee Communications from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as a Senior Brand Communications and Field Marketing Consultant from 2005 to 2009, and as a Senior Employee Communications Consultant from 2009 to 2012.
Career Background
Before joining OneTrust, John Kraft worked at several notable organizations. He was the Head of Employee Communications at Stripe from 2021 to 2022, and he held the position of Global Risk Control and Communications Manager at Apple from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, he spent nine years at FM Global as an Engineer and Engineering Officer.
Education and Expertise
John Kraft studied at California State University Maritime Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also studied Marine Engineering, achieving another Bachelor of Science degree. His educational background supports his unique combination of skills in engineering and the arts, which he integrates into his communications leadership.
Professional Achievements
John Kraft is known for his ability to balance strategic creativity with data-driven discipline in communications. With over 20 years of experience, he has developed and executed impactful internal and external communications strategies across various industries.