Christina Stejskal
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has announced the appointment of Christina Stejskal as chief communications officer. Reporting to chief executive officer Edward “Bud” Cole and serving on the company’s executive leadership team, Stejskal will lead Fender’s global communications organization, overseeing brand, consumer and product communications, internal communications, executive and board communications, creator and influencer strategy, and corporate reputation.
Stejskal returns to Fender from Dolby Laboratories, where she served as senior director of global public relations, leading the company’s global public relations strategy, executive visibility, crisis communications and agency operations while building the processes and infrastructure to support a modern, global communications organization.
She previously spent nearly a decade at Fender, where she built and scaled the company’s global communications function and helped shape the brand during a period of significant business growth and digital transformation. During her tenure, she led communications for many of Fender’s most significant product launches and strategic initiatives, including the American Professional Series, the American Acoustasonic Telecaster, the expansion of Fender’s digital ecosystem and the launch of Fender’s first flagship store in Tokyo. She also established Fender’s first integrated creator and influencer communications strategy and helped broaden the brand’s reach through executive thought leadership and lifestyle storytelling that connected with new generations of players and more diverse audiences.
“Christina understands what makes Fender unique — our history, our players and the culture that has grown around this brand for generations,” said Edward “Bud” Cole, CEO of Fender. “She has played an important role in shaping Fender’s global story,combining strategic thinking and creativity to build meaningful connections with audiences around the world. We’re excited to welcome Christina back to the executive leadership team as we continue to grow the Fender brand and inspire musicians at every stage of their journey.”
“I’m honored to return to Fender and join the executive leadership team,” Stejskal said. “Few brands have shaped music and culture the way Fender has. I’m excited to help tell the stories behind our people, our products and the players who inspire us every day, while helping write this iconic company’s next chapter.” {fender.com}
