Forbes Communications Council

Crisis Communications Member Leader · 2024 - Present

Forbes Communications Council leadership shaped by critical infrastructure, corporate reputation, and crisis-tested communication.

Being a member leader of the Crisis Communication group at the Forbes Communications Council represents an important milestone in my professional journey and a recognition of my work in crisis communications, strategic leadership, and building trust in complex and uncertain environments.

Throughout my career, I have worked in areas where communication plays a critical role in resilience, reputation, and public confidence. My experience in critical infrastructure and the energy sector has shaped my belief that communication is not only about delivering information - it is about helping organizations navigate uncertainty, make responsible decisions, and maintain trust when it matters most.

Through my work within Forbes Communications Council, I have contributed to global discussions on reputation, leadership, and crisis communication through published articles, Expert Panel contributions, and professional dialogue with communication leaders from around the world.

In 2023, I became the first Corporate Reputation Member Leader, followed by my appointment as Crisis Communications Member Leader in 2024. These roles reflect my commitment to advancing conversations around trust, specialization, and the evolving role of communication in times of uncertainty.

Today, through Key7 Communications & Cyber Security, I continue to interlace strategic communications, cybersecurity, and crisis expertise to support organizations facing complex challenges where trust and resilience are essential.

My guiding principle remains simple: focus on solving problems that truly matter, build expertise where there is a real need, and allow the quality of your work to create lasting credibility.

Because crises will always exist - and organizations will always need communicators who can bring clarity, confidence, and purpose when it matters most.

More from Katja Fašink

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  • 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.
  • 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