Colleen J. Rooney

Colleen J. Rooney

Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at Signet Jewelers | Executive Leader in Brand, Culture & Reputation | Board-Ready, Purpose-Driven Strategist

Signet Love Inspires Foundation

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Experience28+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

I believe in the power of purpose to move people—and I’m proud to help lead a company whose mission is to Inspire Love. As Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at Signet Jewelers, I guide communications, ESG, and public affairs for a family of beloved brands including KAY, Zales, Jared, Blue Nile, and more. My role is about more than strategy—it's about connection. I work across teams to ensure our stories reflect who we are, what we stand for, and how we show up for each other and the world. Throughout my career—from Qurate Retail Group to DuPont, GE, Comcast, and NBCUniversal—I’ve led through change, built trust in moments that mattered, and championed cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued. I’m passionate about: • Leading with empathy and transparency • Creating inclusive, purpose-led workplaces • Advocating for sustainability and equality • Mentoring future communicators and change-makers I’m always learning, listening, and looking for ways to make a difference. I welcome opportunities to serve on boards where my experience in corporate communications, ESG, and leadership can help shape a better future. Let’s connect—especially if you believe that business can be a force for good!

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Mar 2021–Present
  • Marco PoloCurrent
    Dec 2019–Present· 6 yrs 9 mos
    • Board Member, AdvisorsCurrent
      Dec 2019–Present
  • Sep 2019–Present· 7 yrs
    • Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2021–Present
    • Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
      Sep 2019–Feb 2022
  • Aug 2018–Sep 2019· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Chief Communications Officer & Advisor
      Aug 2018–Sep 2019
  • 2015–2018· 3 yrs
    • Chief Communications Officer, VP Brand Marketing
      2015–2018
  • 2014–2015· 1 yr
    • VP, Head of Communications, N.America
      2014–2015
  • 2012–2014· 2 yrs
    • Global Director, Corporate Communications & Head of Corporate Editorial Board
      2012–2014
  • 2010–2011· 1 yr
    • Senior Vice President & VP Communications
      2010–2011
  • 2001–2011· 10 yrs
    • Vice President, Communications & Production
      2001–2011
  • Sep 1998–2001· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Strategic Communications Director
      Sep 1998–2001

Education

B.A.

Journalism, Mass Communication

University of Lynchburg

M.S., Organizational Culture & Change

University of Pennsylvania

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Change ManagementSpeech WritingMedia RelationsTelevisionAdvertisingPhilanthropyBrand DevelopmentInternal CommunicationsNew MediaStrategyIntegrated MarketingCrisis CommunicationsESGCultural TransformationStrategic CommunicationsBrand StrategyCorporate CommunicationsBoard of DirectorsMarketing CommunicationsPress Releases