Managing Director, Marketing and Communications• Communications Transformation - Served in high-profile role responsible for all aspects of complex $25M initiative to transform firm internal communications for greater impact. Developed business case and received executive approval for funding. • Internal Communications Leader (2 years) - Responsible for developing and implementing firm-wide internal communications strategy. Restructured team to improve impact, drove improvements in metrics and reporting, effectively counseled leaders on creative communications approaches for key firm initiatives. Managed a team of 25+ professionals.• Chief Communications Officer, Deloitte & Touche (1.5 years) - Led public relations, internal communications, and CEO communications for the firm’s audit and risk advisory business. Key accomplishments: leading communications for CEO transition and the integration of two Deloitte businesses. Built a thought leadership program to improve CEO visibility. Managed team of eight.

While at Novo Nordisk, I championed the expansion of my department into a comprehensive and highly regarded communications center of excellence encompassing corporate branding, strategic advocacy, media relations, and issues management; as well as employee communications and product public relations. Under my leadership, the function of corporate branding evolved from serving as the “brand communicator” to the “strategic manager” of the company’s reputation as means to drive stakeholder preference and achieve specific business objectives. My team introduced several innovative initiatives to build a positive and differentiated reputation for Novo Nordisk externally, while working to inspire employees and embed the company culture internally.

Led strategic marketing communications, media relations and public affairs programs for top-tier pharmaceutical company with global sales of $16 billion and U.S sales of $6 billion.

Contributed to positioning of company as a new global entity, drawing upon global resources. Created and directed internal communications programs at Global Drug Development Center to ensure understanding of and alignment with company vision, and to foster development of a single culture among employees. Counseled corporate executives and served as U.S. media spokesperson. Supervised staff and managed administrative operations.

Responsible for strategic planning and management of healthcare accounts. Developed and implemented public relations programs targeting consumers and health professionals. Lead a team of seven professionals; identified and assessed skills to staff account efficiently and effectively.

Responsible for promoting programs and services of specialty hospital through the use of various media. Managed production of and provided editorial and creative services for monthly employee newsletter, quarterly research newsletter, video scripts and fund raising materials. Created hospital’s first quarterly magazine for external audiences. Planned and executed special events.