Idea and aims

Transnational communication is a management task of increasing importance within a constantly developing European Union. For communicators in multinational companies, associations, institutions and politics, a European perspective is crucial in their strategic and practical work. Just as important as this are networks across cultural, political and linguistic borders where Communication Directors and Spokespersons can exchange experiences, opinions, and knowledge.

The European Association of Communication Directors (EACD), which was founded in Brussels in November 2006 by over 100 inhouse communicators from 23 countries, is the network for communication professionals from all fields across Europe. It was established to foster diversity, overcome cultural barriers and formulate communicative norms and expectations. The Association meets the needs of communication professionals working internationally, and provides them with support in the face of the exciting new challenges they deal with in the global arena. The Association is well aware that the world of communications is constantly in flux as new technologies and a changing planet influence the way communicators work, and so it is committed to providing flexible support, with the continual input and feedback of its members.