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Franz Paasche, EVP, Corporate Affairs, Verizon at Semafor World Economy
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May 1, 2026
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Franz Paasche, EVP, Corporate Affairs, Verizon at Semafor World Economy
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Semafor World Economy Summit 2026
· 2026
Franz Paasche
(EVP, Corporate Affairs, Verizon, guest)
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Executive Summary
The role of the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer (CCAO) has evolved into a strategic C-suite advisor, or 'consigliere,' responsible for managing complex, interconnected stakeholder relationships across communications, government relations, and ESG.
At Verizon, AI transformation is a CEO-led, company-wide mandate requiring every employee to become proficient in AI.
This top-down approach is critical for driving large-scale change.
Successful AI implementation is not just a CEO responsibility but requires the entire leadership team to take ownership, with the corporate affairs function acting as a key partner across HR, legal, and business units.
Verizon's brand strategy for 2026 is centered on becoming the most trusted brand for its customers, highlighting trust as a core pillar of its long-term value proposition.
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