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- Lead all external and internal communications, branding, marketing, advertising, corporate and public affairs, and events for one of the world's largest and most influential investment funds- As a member of firm's Executive Management Committee, which sets the strategy for the firm, have a prominent role in making strategic decisions on how PIF is represented externally around the world, with the right balance between corporate and internal communications- Directly report to and serve as a lead strategic advisor to the Governor of the Fund- Lead and manage large, high-performing multinational team and several consulting firms globally- Serve as global spokesperson for the firm- Develop and align brand and communications across more than 100 external PIF-owned and PIF portfolio companies- Responsible for leading development of a strategy to build the PIF brand globally and communicating its mission through effective storytelling both internationally and domestically- Plan, develop and execute substantial global budget and effective communications strategies to support and enhance business objectives

- Member of the Executive Committee of the organization's Board of Directors- Develop and lead all external and internal communications, marketing and brand efforts for world's leading and most admired hospitality/healthcare NGO for children with cancer, including: media relations, crisis management, executive communications, employee engagement, public/government affairs, social media, advertising, governance, and several additional programs and groups with key stakeholders. Developed communications/brand model and built team from inception- Lead organizational strategy and strategic planning- Created Strategic & Corporate Partnerships department focused on generating new business revenue and resources through long-term partnerships with many of the world's top corporations- Lead executive/liaison for McDonald’s Owner Operators, with a focus on external communications, brand development, and generating revenue- Lead and manage Volunteer Services Department consisting of 8,000+ people and nearly 400 corporations annually- Responsible for developing new fundraising vision generating the equivalent of millions of dollars in revenue annually

MANAGING DIRECTOR/GLOBAL HEAD, COMMUNICATIONS, RBC Capital Markets / RBC Investor & Treasury Services / RBC Wealth Management (2010 – 2016) Created and led internal and external communications globally for RBC Capital Markets, a top 10 investment bank in the U.S. and globally, and RBC Investor & Treasury Services, a top 10 custody/treasury bank globally. These represent two of RBC’s five business segments with >13,000 employees combined. - Devised and led external and internal communications strategy for company’s highly successful launch into the U.S. and global marketplace and subsequent brand-building efforts in raising awareness of RBC around the world.- Developed and executed the firm’s employee communications strategy globally that has led to RBC’s highest-ever levels of employee engagement, including two new global intranets in 2015 that have led to a more than 100% increase in viewership.- Lead RBC spokesperson and senior strategic advisor in the U.S. and globally on hundreds of reputational issues per year.- Successfully positioned RBC as a thought leader in an evolving global marketplace, placing the bank front and center around the world as an expert on emerging trends and markets.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS, AMERICAS & INTERNATIONAL (2007 – 2010) Led RBC’s communications teams across all of the bank’s business segments for the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean including: Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Retail Banking, Insurance, and International Banking.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS, U.S. (2005 – 2007) Developed, launched and led RBC’s first-ever strategic communications platform / program in the U.S., including internal and external communications, branding, and reputation management.

New York, Ny, Us

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS – EQUITY SERVICES Served as lead communications advisor for senior executives in S&P’s Equity Services division, the world’s largest independent equity research group and one of the firm’s three core business units. Focus on re-branding S&P’s Equities business. Worked closely with S&P capital markets executives from around the world to promote S&P’s brand, products and capabilities as best-in-class on a global scale.

MANAGING DIRECTOR / HEAD OF MEDIA RELATIONS Developed and oversaw communications and marketing programs for corporates and a range of financial services firms, including media relations, crisis counseling, and brand building. Helped lead business development efforts for the firm.

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD, CORPORATE & FINANCIAL PRACTICE GROUP Headed the New York corporate/financial practice group for top-10 global PR firm overseeing a staff of 16. Developed and led the communications strategy that launched Royal Bank of Scotland’s move into the U.S.; developed strategy for a variety of other financial services, corporate and professional services clients.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master’S Degree, Journalism

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics And Political Science

Certificate, Foundations Of Financial Performance, Finance And Financial Management Services