Vitor De Souza serves as Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at UKG, where he leads the company's integrated, global communications strategy while overseeing internal and external communications, analyst relations, thought leadership, and reputation management.
With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Vitor has been a primary architect of brand reputation for industry leaders, including Cisco, Okta, ServiceNow, and Splunk. Throughout his career, he has helped steer organisations through the most transformative shifts in modern enterprise — moving from hardware-centric roots to world-class software and cybersecurity leadership by ensuring clear, strategic narratives drive business success.
Vitor’s leadership is defined by a commitment to building high-performing, collaborative teams that thrive in high-stake environments. Together with his global teams, he has successfully managed dozens of earnings cycles and M&A transactions, providing a steady hand through complex market transitions and supporting company-growth plans that ranged from $100 million to over $50 billion. A seasoned strategic advisor, Vitor has led reputation and crisis programs for boardrooms at global institutions, always championing the belief that a trusted corporate reputation is the most critical driver of sustainable business growth.