Global Communications & PR Director, Submer
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Cooling & automation for data centers
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Cooling & automation for data centers
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create sustainable, efficient, and planet-friendly data centers and other energy-intense environments.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years in communications, with strong agency experience preferred (Account Director/Associate Director level) or experience in a global tech organization
- Degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, or similar. Postgraduate or business background is a plus
- Expertise in technology, AI, infrastructure, cloud, or data centers
- Exposure to hyperscalers and the broader ecosystem, particularly Nvidia, is strongly preferred
- Media relations, analyst relations, and content strategy
- Crisis communications in regulated or politically sensitive environments
- Marketing literacy and ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives
- High resilience, adaptability, and comfort with ambiguity
- Executive presence; able to influence senior leaders and “manage up.”
- Autonomous, hands-on, and collaborative
- Flexible with timezones and travel requirements
- Familiarity with media and analyst databases, social listening, monitoring, reporting, and collaboration tools
What the job involves
- You'll own communications for our AI infrastructure stack at group level, working at the cutting edge of one of the most dynamic industries in tech — and helping us build that future the responsible way, driven by a strong green agenda at the heart of how we grow
- As a senior communications leader with strong agency experience and deep expertise across technology, data centers, AI, infrastructure, data centers and / or cloud, you will define, shape, and amplify our global narrative. You bring a strong understanding of the hyperscaler landscape and broader ecosystem (including Nvidia), enabling you to engage credibly with our most important audiences
- You will ensure that the global AI infrastructure story resonates with global stakeholders, including hyperscalers, media, analysts, and policymakers. Your work will localize global messaging to the EMEA, APAC and US market, proactively build reputation, and establish a trusted voice for the company in a complex and highly competitive environment
- Combining strategic insight with hands-on execution, you will translate deep technical expertise into clear, compelling narratives that influence the market, strengthen our positioning, and drive engagement with priority audiences
- In this role, you will define and amplify our global narrative, ensuring it resonates with US and global stakeholders and reflects local priorities, culture, and market realities. You will:
- Shape and communicate the AI infrastructure & cloud story for business and tech media, analysts, regulators, and key customers, including hyperscalers
- Build and maintain proactive reputation programs that increase visibility, strengthen credibility, and differentiate the company in a competitive Global market
- Lead strategic messaging and narrative and content development for thought leadership, positioning the company as a trusted voice in AI infrastructure and data center & cloud innovation
- Serve as the dedicated global point-person for issues and crisis communications, ensuring timely and effective responses to regulatory, political, or sensitive topics
- Influence internal and external audiences through compelling content, executive briefings, media engagement, and coordinated campaigns, driving measurable impact on brand perception and awareness
- Develop and execute regional communications strategies aligned with global priorities
- Lead tactical decision-making on message prioritization and narrative localization
- Advise and partner closely with the Group CMO and regional General Managers on strategic communications and sensitive topics
- Build strong relationships with top-tier global business, tech, AI, and infrastructure journalists
- Drive analyst relations, including briefings, content, and follow-ups
- Translate complex technical AI infrastructure topics into compelling stories for different audiences
- Produce regionally relevant content: thought leadership, case studies, executive talking points, and opinion pieces
- Oversee Global marketing assets for alignment with global messaging
- Establish repeatable processes, playbooks, and operational frameworks for communications execution
- Initially operate as a senior individual contributor, expanding into a small comms team over time
- Manage external PR, analyst relations, and potential public affairs agencies
- Provide input and manage regional communications budgets and technology tools
- Act as the primary global point-person for issues, regulatory scrutiny, and politically sensitive topics
- Ensure rapid, strategic responses to unforeseen developments
Application process
- Start: ASAP
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Developments in the AI sector have increased the strain on data centres and chips, generating more heat from their processes than ever before. Cooling methods using air and water are not keeping pace with the amount of energy needed to support AI. Submer is on a mission to build data centres and processing plants that are as sustainable as they are efficient.
Submer’s eco-friendly product for data centres and chip processing is built from a coolant of non-flammable, biodegradable and synthetic liquid that physically acts in the same way as water. The racks for servers are stored and operate from within a smart container which further lessens the heat produced by data centres. Submer’s range of products even allows for the coolant to be reused via a heat exchanger.
It’s an inspired solution for an increasingly pressing problem. Data centres are going nowhere, yet the vital need for greener energy solutions puts pressure on these industries. It’s unsurprising then that Submer has raised considerable funding that is being channelled into the expansion of its product. Server component manufacturers are even beginning to build their products to be compatible with Submer’s, indicating the eagerness with which the industry is welcoming the solution.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2024
$55.5m
SERIES C
Jan 2022
$34m
SERIES B
Total funding: $109.5m
Company benefits
- Medical Insurance Plan
- 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan
- A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach
- You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution
Company HQ
Rubí, Spain
Leadership
Patrick Smets
(CEO)Former COO of the company. Was previously an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, CEO at GEM One and worked for Belgian Defence.
Daniel Pope
(CTO & Co-founder)Founder at InferX AI. Previously Director of Architecture and Integration EMEA at Ingram Micro Cloud and Principal Solution Architect at Odin. Was also Senior Solution Architect at Parallels and was a CEO and CTO at Datahouse Internet.
Pol Valls Soler
(CFO & Co-founder)Previously CPO at FXStreet, Workshop Professor and Key Account Manager at La Salle Technova Barcelona and was Co-Founder at Joiner.
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