Core Competencies 

•  Strategic Storytelling
• Change Management
• Employer Branding
• Internal Communications
• Executive Communications
• Employee Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Media Relations

Zi Mutize is a results-driven communications executive with over two decades of experience shaping brand narratives, executive messaging, and marketing & communications campaigns for Fortune 1000 companies and national nonprofits. With a career helping organizations such as MSC Industrial Supply, Sealed Air, Ecolab, GE Power & Water, AARP Foundation and the National Urban League, Zi has led high impact campaigns that elevate brands and drive engagement.

Most recently, Zi served as Head of Corporate Communications at MSC Industrial Supply Co., where he defined and executed the enterprise-wide communications strategy, managed executive visibility for the CEO, lead the development of a PR Strategy and the company’s ESG storytelling approach. He also helped MSC attain Great Place to Work recognition for this first time in its history. In total the company went on to win over 18 accolades over the last two years.

Previously, Zi held senior communications leadership roles at Sealed Air Corporation, where he built and led Centers of Excellence for branded content, social media, and internal communications, and at Ecolab’s Energy Services division, Zi led internal communications for an $4B energy services business, launching global channels and executing merger communications with precision and care.

At GE Power & Water, Zivanai served as both Internal Communications Manager and Global Digital & Social Media Communications Manager for the $15B Power Generation Services business. He launched new communications channels, led internal events and integrations, and oversaw the enterprise portal and internal social media platform. Zi also developed GE’s first digital and social media strategy, managed the inaugural customer portal, and amplified PR efforts across global tradeshows and earning multiple awards.

As the founder of Vanai Consulting, Zi assists mission-driven organizations to communicate with clarity, courage, and conviction. Zi brings strategic eye to every challenge, amplifying voices, building community, and sparking meaningful engagement.

Zi holds a bachelor’s degree with a major in Marketing and minor in Mass Communications from Morningside University, and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing and International business from Bellevue University. Zi is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and completed Executive Leadership Training from the Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business.