Jim Spangler served as the chief communications officer for three Fortune 500 companies since 1999, before retiring in 2025 and joining APCO’s International Advisory Council. He worked across a wide range of industries – including energy, professional services, transportation and insurance – throughout his 40+ year career. Jim has counseled Boards of Directors, CEOs and C-suite leaders on reputation and crisis management; corporate communications; branding; government relations and public affairs; and investor relations and shareholder activism. He is a proven builder and defender of reputation through greater transparency, relevant context and engaging storytelling. Jim has an extensive record of developing communications leaders, including four heads of communications for publicly traded corporations.