Kara Evanko

Kara Evanko is Head of Communications for Siemens Mobility North America. With more than 4,000 employees and more than 30 facilities across the United States and Canada, including 8 manufacturing facilities, Kara is responsible for developing and overseeing the company's communications strategies across the continent. Her team focuses on building Siemens Mobility's brand visibility across the U.S. and Canada, supporting sales activities through public relations, marketing communications, digital communications, events and thought leadership. In addition, she is responsible for employee engagement, internal communications, and crisis communications. Previously, Kara led global media relations for one of Siemens Mobility's business units and supported media relations and thought leadership for Siemens Corporation, the U.S. holding company representing Siemens' other businesses, including industrial and building technologies, smart infrastructure, and digital industries. Before joining Siemens, Kara led air traffic management communications for Airbus, the multinational aerospace corporation based in Europe as well holding media relations roles supporting commercial aircraft and helicopters. In addition, Kara has held roles at a leading public relations agency, representing corporate clients from various industries, as well as NGOs supporting educational and leadership development initiatives.