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New York, Ny, Us

Peekskill, Ny, Us

Zurich, Ch

New York, Ny, Us

- Integral role in leading product and technology integration of three major acquisitions at different stages of the integration lifecycle. Directly involved in due diligence from ground zero planning through Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) exit migration and post-exit integration.- Provide guidance and insight as liaison with C-Suite of acquired companies and other major stakeholders, ensuring customers and employees are treated equitably without business interruptions.

New York, Ny, Us

- Provided strategic insight and fresh perspective as a newcomer to the technology group in leading a team of 20+ across product, technology and engineering after assuming role of Interim Chief Product and Technology Officer of Barron’s Group which extended from a five-month assignment to 15 months.- Guided strategies for talent management across a 500+ technology and product operations organization, implementing programs to attract and retain top talent. Additionally, coached senior leaders in ways to improve communications with teams and providing feedback to resolve issues equitably and efficiently.- Served as chief liaison for technology and product with parent company News Corp to ensure alignment across all activities and served as point of reference for technology group.Key Accomplishments: - As Interim CPTO achieved Dow Jones’ record-breaking $4.5M digital and print subscriptions and highest-ever subscription growth of 19% year over year. Additionally, launched the first MarketWatch paywall which contributed to the brand hitting record annual revenue growth.- Successfully expedited negotiations among Senior Engineering Leadership Team to navigate and resolve a highly contentious issue that had plagued the division for more than a year, gaining a consensus on key points.- Laid the foundation for a 360-relationship model with commercial partners toward change management that would move partnerships beyond being only a transactional element. Key aspects of this plan were later incorporated in a transformative program launched by the parent company.- Initiated a mechanism for evaluating team performance as a method to identify challenges and implement plans that not only sustained team performance but motivated next-level growth.

New York, Ny, Us

- Provided leadership and direction in managing all aspects of the CEO’s business interactions with internal and external stakeholders, offering strategic guidance to maximize operational alignment across all business areas. Built and maintained diplomatic relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders globally. - Managed a high-performing team of nine in the US and UK to ensure operations integrated and ran efficiently, including management of a multimillion dollar operational budget for headcount, travel/expenses, events and incidentals.- Assisted CEO with thinking through and setting policies, participating in all internal/external meetings, with follow up to drive actionable results and resolve problems swiftly. Brought an astute perspective and thorough understanding of the business as confidant to the CEO and primary liaison to the C-suite.- Facilitated meetings with top clients/stakeholders to maximize efficiency, traveling with the CEO across the US and internationally to visit operations in any of the 42 locations around the globe.Key Accomplishments: - Leadership role in the three-year planning and implementation of the WSJ2020 program that transformed advertising, newsroom and print operations to incur savings and address the downturn in advertising income due to the proliferation of digitalization. Instrumental in managing transformational initiatives and diversifying revenue sources through multiple channels.- Lead participation in strategic deals that positively impacted business outcomes – the launch of Apple News and the resolution of a multi-year battle with Google in the disbanding of its First Click Free policy.- Leveraged CEO’s itinerary during two major global events, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and Cannes Lions Festival in France, setting up meetings with political world leaders and key stakeholders.- Partnered with HR in conducting a pay equity review and establishing the position of Chief Diversity Officer.

New York, Ny, Us

- Integral role in the launch of two key strategic projects, What’s News and WSJ City apps, collaborating with IT, marketing, communications and news groups as project manager. Additionally, oversaw the entire portfolio of B2B projects to include funding, roadmaps and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).- Leadership role in the strategic plan to divide consumer business into two divisions, resulting in the creation of a separate entity, Barron’s Group, serving as primary point of reference to internal teams.

New York, Ny, Us

- Led external communications and media relations for the B2B product suite globally as well as internal and external PR messaging and press matters for annual Dow Jones and Wall Street Journal hosted conferences.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Implemented crisis management strategies that controlled and minimized negative impact resulting from the introduction of an innovative B2B product that failed to achieve anticipated results, winning back customers.- Appointed to the newly created Business Ops Team charged with aligning new products with operational strategy to ensure they were well received and upheld the reputation of the business.

Los Angeles, Us

- Oversaw press briefings and communications for the firm's top three clients, including press releases, blogs, industry speeches, media appearances and social media accounts. Provided reputation management for various industries, including investment banking, not-for-profit, education, technology and pharmaceuticals.- Began as an intern and was offered full time employment, advancing to Senior Associate in less than a year

Bachelor Of Arts, English

Study Abroad, English