John Elias

Corporate communications leader with 20+ years of experience advising global healthcare, technology, mining and consumer brands. Expertise in executive communications, media relations, reputation management and international marketing communications across North America, EMEA and APAC.

PR & Marketing Communications Manager, International at Stryker (2019-07 – 2023-09)

Global medical technology leader. Conceptualized and executed integrated communications strategies and programs across North America, EMEA, and APAC, supporting business objectives in multiple international markets.

• Provided strategic marketing communications and public relations counsel, managing global media relations and securing international coverage across key markets.
• Developed press releases, customer case studies, white papers, and marketing collateral, delivering clear and consistent messaging across teams, departments, business units, and regions to support operational effectiveness and service excellence.
• Prepared executive presentations for international speaking engagements and coached senior leaders for media interviews, conference presentations, webinars, and podcasts.
• Collaborated with compliance and regulatory teams to secure and maintain healthcare professional (HCP) contracts and ensure adherence to applicable requirements.

Principal/Owner at Pulse Communications (2017-04 – 2019-06)

Managed corporate communications programs for mining clients: Ocean Minerals LLC, Sherritt International.

Media Advisor at Nautilus Minerals (2012-04 – 2016-09)

Seafloor mining in Papua New Guinea. Led media engagement, corporate profile development, and reputation management initiatives to support organizational objectives and stakeholder confidence.

• Provided strategic communications counsel and managed corporate communications programs across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Directed global media relations initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and regulatory compliance.
• Secured high-profile coverage in business, mining, offshore industry, and digital media outlets, enhancing corporate visibility and market awareness.
• Advised the CEO and CFO on communications strategies related to NGO and activist opposition to seafloor mining, supporting effective issues and reputation management.
• Represented the company at investor conferences and responded to inquiries from retail investors.
• Authored annual reports, investor presentations, corporate profiles, and other key communications materials.

Principal/Owner at Pulse Communications (2009-01 – 2012-11)

Managed communications programs for mining and healthcare clients: Nautilus Minerals, Medicago.

Media Director at TMX Equicom (2007-09 – 2008-10)

Provided strategic counsel and media support for all clients within the firm's five practices: Financial Services/Technology, Life Sciences/Biotech, Mining/Resource, Consumer and Cleantech.

Vice President at Weber Shandwick (2004-12 – 2006-12)

Provided strategic communications counsel for healthcare clients, including Novartis.

Vice President at Cohn & Wolfe (2002-04 – 2004-01)

Led the Technology Practice, managing a team of five consultants and overseeing communications programs for Intel, Epson, and Nikon.

Vice President at Fleishmann Hillard (1997-10 – 2001-07)

Managed integrated communications campaigns for leading technology companies including Sun Microsystems and Silicon Graphics.

Senior Associate at The Benjamin Group (1996-03 – 1997-10)

Managed corporate and marketing communications programs for technology clients including Qualcomm, Sun Microsystems, and Amdahl.

Master of Science in Pharmacology – University of Toronto

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Physiology – University of Toronto