We strive to create a world where organisations communicate as one Global Village – bridging cultures, markets, and perspectives so that ideas land, teams unite behind a clear purpose, and communication fuels sustainable growth.
About Global Village Strategies
In today’s globalised, hyper-connected world, communication has never been more constant, or more complex.
We can message anyone, anywhere, in an instant. But real understanding? That’s harder to achieve. As businesses expand across borders, embrace hybrid teams, and navigate cultural nuance, the cost of miscommunication rises.
AI can craft the message, but not the meaning. Social media delivers visibility, but not always connection. And with markets more diverse than ever, clarity, cultural intelligence, and empathy have become critical to commercial success.
That’s why Global Village Strategies (Global Village) exists. To help businesses communicate clearly, connect meaningfully, and act strategically — wherever they operate.
Founder. Connector. Communications Chameleon.
Global Village is led by Céline Heemskerk — a multilingual, internationally educated strategist with 15+ years experience working on global brands such as Microsoft, Uber, Palo Alto Networks, and degrees in science, technology and business.
Céline combines strategic vision with practical execution, building world-class communications programs from the ground up while serving as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives in complex global organizations.
With Céline, you get direct access to senior expertise, as well as scalability, flexibility, and cost and time effectiveness — without the layers, overhead, or one-size-fits-all approach of a traditional agency.
A head for business, a heart for communication
With a background in science, tech and business, Céline brings serious commercial chops to every project. She understands how businesses operate, how stakeholders think, and how communication can move the needle. Strategic yet pragmatic, she connects comms to business outcomes that matter.
An exemplary track-record of global achievements
With a reputation built on results, Céline has been recognised internationally for her leadership and innovation and has received the following awards and accolades:
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"Top Women in Communications" Global Award by Ragan Communications
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Selected for "Class of 2021: The Best and Brightest Executive MBAs" by Poets & Quants
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Being named among the "30 under 30 in Irish Tech" by the Irish Business Post for three consecutive years.
From boardrooms in São Paulo to strategy sessions in Stockholm
With her extensive knowledge of media and business landscapes acquired from working both on agency side and in-house experience for Microsoft, Uber, Palo Alto Networks, and more, Céline has led communications across EMEA and LATAM — from Western Europe to the Middle East and South America. Fluent in English, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish (with working French and Italian), she brings region-specific insight, linguistic agility, and a track record of results across global markets.
Degrees across borders, insights across markets
Céline’s global education gives her a rare perspective: academically rigorous, commercially sharp, and deeply attuned to how people think, lead and connect across cultures. She has studied at:
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University of London (UK),
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ESADE Business School (Spain),
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Aalto University (Finland),
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Fundação Getulio Vargas (Brazil),
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McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University (USA),
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MIT Sloan School of Management (USA)
Our Values
From fractional comms support to complex multi-market programmes, Global Village tailors every engagement to what you really need.
Integrity
Straightforward and honest in every interaction. We do what we say we’ll do, and own our outcomes.
Empathy
We listen before we speak. We understand what drives people – their cultures, backgrounds and beliefs – so that communication respects real differences and builds trust.
Resourcefulness
We’re not here to make things more complicated. We get stuck in, find answers, drive impact and deliver tangible results, no matter how complex the challenge.
Glowing Reviews
Words from leaders who’ve seen Céline’s clarity, cultural fluency and global network in action.
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