Alex Lazarou is currently the Communications Lead for North America and Global CSR Co-Lead at Getty Images, where he heads strategic communications across the Getty Images and iStock brands in North America. As part of his role, he oversees communications initiatives around AI, visual insights, and major cultural and editorial events—including the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Cannes Lions, SXSW, and others. He also played a key role in launching Getty Images’ commercially-safe generative AI offering and advocacy efforts driving awareness of IP and fair use in the generative AI space.

As co-lead of Getty Images’ global CSR efforts, he has helped stand up initiatives like the HBCU Photo Archive Grant and the Black History & Culture Collection, aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices. He also manages Getty Images partnerships with various groups including GLAAD, NDLA, and AARP to champion authentic visual representation across various lenses of identity.

Alongside over 12 years of experience in Europe and the US, working across public affairs and social impact initiatives for global organizations and brands, Alex holds a Master of Arts in Political Strategy and Communication from the University of Kent and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Geography from Florida State University.