Katja Fašink - Curriculum Vitae

Crisis Communications Leader & Resilience Strategist

Founder & CEO, Key7 Communications & Cyber Security (Jan 2024 - Present). Leads an internationally oriented team of specialists across crisis and strategic communication, cybersecurity, public policy, security, political, regulatory, and reputational risk.

Founder & CEO, Gmedia and Gcouncil (2025 - Present). Develops a global media platform for the energy sector and a global council and directory of energy-sector experts.

Chief Communications Officer, ELES, Slovenia's transmission system operator (Apr 2017 - Feb 2024). Authorised spokesperson leading stakeholder communication, crisis group, strategic PR, public and digital channels, European energy-sector board and protocol relations, expert events, etc.

Managing Director EMEA, Hunter & Bard (Apr 2015 - Apr 2017). Led EMEA marketing and communications work for technology enterprises and projects across cybersecurity, infrastructure, sustainability, and related fields.

Head of Corporate Communications, GEA College Faculty for Entrepreneurship (Nov 2013 - Apr 2015). Led brand repositioning, marketing communications, and programme renovation. Student enrolment increased by 130% in the first year.

PR Manager, Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2011 - 2013). Led communications for the Inatri and Entrepreneurial Challenges projects.

PR Manager, Rubia, d.o.o. and CAT Salon (2006 - 2011). Led communications and projects for numerous agency clients.

TV Host, TV Pika and TV Paprika (2000 - 2005). Hosted 150 original television shows and approximately 100 longer radio segments focused on specific topics.

  • Best Annual Report - Academy Finance Slovenia
  • Best Corporate Affairs, PR Leadership & Global Communication - WCFA Davos
  • PR Leadership, Corporate Affairs & Crisis Communication - WCFA Davos
  • Best Crisis Communications Leader & Best Corporate Affairs - WCFA Davos
  • Best Crisis Communications Leader & Leader of the Future - WCFA Davos
  • ERAC For Safer Tomorrow 2025 - IPO International Police Organisation Slovenia
  • Best Crisis Communications Leader & Powerful Voice in Communication - WCFA Davos
  • Purpose-Driven & Energy Communication - Reuters Events / Energy Awards / Charge
  • Leading Through Uncertainty and Disruption, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Oxford Women's Leadership Development Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Doctoral Studies, Faculty of Media, Ljubljana
  • Corporate Affairs Academy, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Climate Emergency Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Artificial Intelligence, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • European Energy Markets, Energy Management and Systems Technology, New Energy Business School, Italy
  • Master's Degree, Business Studies, GEA College - Faculty of Entrepreneurship

More from Katja Fašink

  • Katja Fašink - Katja Fašink, award-winning crisis communications leader and CEO of Key7 Communications & Cyber Security. Keynotes, trainings, media and CV.
  • Risk and Reputation Executive Trainings - Risk and Reputation: executive keynotes, masterclasses and workshops on crisis communication, AI and leadership by Katja Fašink.
  • Key7 Communications & Cyber Security - Key7 unites crisis communication and cybersecurity: 24/7 crisis management, reputation recovery, NIS2 readiness and scenario-based simulations.
  • Gmedia Energy Media Platform - Gmedia: multilingual media platform, expert council and studio connecting credible voices on energy and critical infrastructure.
  • WCFA Davos Communications Awards - Katja Fašink's WCFA Davos recognitions 2021-2026, including Best Crisis Communication Leader 2025 and awards for corporate affairs and reputation.
  • Forbes Communications Council Leader - Katja Fašink, Crisis Communications Member Leader at Forbes Communications Council, on crisis, infrastructure and reputation.
  • PRCA Slovenia Chapter Chair - Katja Fašink chairs the PRCA Southeast Europe Network Slovenia Chapter, promoting professional standards and ethical practice in public relations.
  • Communication Days 2026 Rovinj - Katja Fašink on the Woman.Comm panel Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives at Communication Days 2026 in Rovinj, Croatia.
  • ERAC Appreciation Award 2025 - Katja Fašink received the ERAC For Safer Tomorrow Appreciation Award 2025 for contributions to public safety and communication.
  • SPORT 2026: On the Path of Winners - Katja Fašink at DELO's SPORT 2026 conference in Ljubljana on the round table From Talent to Icon: how to create a top athlete.
  • PRO PR Conference Montenegro 2026 - Katja Fašink's Uncensored Crisis Communication talk at PRO PR Conference Montenegro 2026 on leadership, trust and crisis management.
  • World Boxing Federation Licensed Manager - Katja Fašink is the first female WBF licensed boxing manager and manager of Slovenian world boxing champion Ema Kozin.
  • Key7 Crisis Readiness & Cyber Resilience - Scenario-based crisis preparation, reputational defense and cyber resilience for complex organizations, led by Katja Fašink at Key7.
  • Gmedia Energy Platform - Gmedia connects energy, infrastructure and crisis readiness through media and leadership formats with expert voices and decision-makers.
  • International Advisory Work - Katja Fašink's advisory work with WCFA, PRCA and Forbes Communications Council on communication standards and strategic risk.

Contact: katja@key7.si