Vanessa Charles
U.S. Communications Director - Takeda
Vanessa Charles is Director of U.S. Communications at Takeda, where she leads core enterprise‑level communication strategies that strengthen employee engagement, executive visibility, and the company’s Inclusion & Belonging and social impact storytelling narrative. A former journalist turned strategic communications advisor, she has shaped employee engagement and executive narratives across the biopharmaceutical, medical device, energy and government sectors (Native American and cabinet level) that resonate across diverse employee audiences.
With deep experience developing campaigns and executive messaging across highly regulated industries, Vanessa brings editorial rigor and cultural insight, cross‑functional partnership, and a creative, audience‑centric approach to complex, cross-functional communications. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication.
