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Palo Alto, California, Us

Recruited by the CEO to build a high-impact communications function, elevate brand presence, and drive strategic initiatives across all channels.– Executed a comprehensive communications strategy, boosting brand awareness by 150%– Spearheaded the launch of AI solutions, achieving extensive media coverage and securing Share of Voice leadership for a full year against key competitors– Led crisis management programs, mitigating reputational risks during global events such as the Ukraine/Russia conflict, Israel/Gaza, and the COVID-19 pandemic– Reinvented the Algolia brand with new guidelines, dynamic digital billboards, refreshed video content, and a messaging and positioning program– Drove significant growth across social media, increasing followers on LinkedIn, while growing impressions and engagement– Developed an Industry Analyst Relations strategy that built strong relationships with 25+ new analysts, generating over 100 insights and securing leadership placements in IDC Marketscape, Forrester Wave, and Gartner Magic Quadrant reports

Westlake, Oh, Us

Directed the creation of an amazing brand experience that broadened global reach, increased employee engagement, and enhanced thought-leadership – all of which generated top of funnel pipeline and resulted in the strategic acquisition of Alfresco by Hyland. Managed corporate communications strategy and storytelling as well as harnessed the leadership team around a cohesive messaging plan that shaped the company narrative and revamped product positioning to articulate a clear vision with industry influencers (analysts and reporters), decision makers and partners globally.

Darmstadt, Hessen, De

Developed and executed an aggressive public relations program in North America and global corporate communications for $1.5 billion revenue software company. Managed the corproate website, inbound marketing (SEM/PPC) and Social Media (organic and paid) programs. Rebranded and modernized corporate website (www.softwareag.com), launched new Cloud Software site (https://www.softwareag.cloud), launched new book (Thingalytics).

Ran a communications and marketing strategy consultancy advising some of the largest companies in the world on reputational, operational and strategic challenges and opportunities and providing PR, M&A Comms, Employee Comms, Social Media, and Web Development services.• Strategic and tactical PR/ & Social Media planning and execution (infrastructure software company)• M&A strategic internal and external comms consultancy (waste disposal company)• Provided corporate comms advisory (various PR Agency clients)• Aligned PR/SM, video production + website to single, unified brand (medical equipment company)• Built new e-commerce site + 'brick and mortar' merchandising counsel (retail company)• Provided product launch and Public Relations execution consultancy (HR software company)

Burlington, Massachusetts, Us

Created a cohesive corporate marketing strategy for multiple divisions of a $550m public company. Led Corporate Communications comprising public relations, industry analyst relations, investor relations, executive and employee communications, and web management. Managed corporate marketing leveraging inbound/outbound marketing, advertising, web management and SEO/SEM, brand management, events. Executive member of the company's OPSCOM (operations committee) and M&A integration team. Managed and set priorities for a global team of 25+ professionals

Richardson, Texas, Us

Recruited initially by the COO to ‘modernize’ Fujitsu’s marketing. Led the corporate marketing for this $3bn subsidiary of Fujitsu Ltd and provider of telecommunications solutions.Ran Corporate Communications (public relations, industry analyst relations, executive comms and employee engagement) and Corporate Marketing (competitive intelligence, creative services, advertising, web marketing, demand generation, and all internal and external events).Started investor relations program and initiated steps for IPO of this Fujitsu division.

Richardson, Texas, Us

Joined this start-up venture (funded by Ascom) as the first corporate marketer in a company of 65 engineers developing telecom hardware and software. Successfully launched Nexion Inc. resulting in acquisition (exit strategy). Created messaging and brand, built website, ran events and demand generation, managed public relations and industry analyst relations. Additional responsibilities included product marketing, management of the product development and operations team, and coordination of due-diligence activities with acquisition prospects.

Norfolk, Massachusetts, Us

Led global initiatives in Advertising, Public Relations, Industry Analyst Relations, Corporate Brand Strategy, and major Events & Conferences for a public company generating over $1B in revenue. Started as European Field Marketing & Sales Training Manager based in Brussels, supporting marketing communications across 11 countries and leading global sales training programs. Promoted to Senior Manager, Asia Pacific Field Marketing & Indirect Channel Operations in Hong Kong, where I drove marketing communications and distributor/partner technical training across the region. Elevated to Director of Worldwide Corporate & Marketing Communications, overseeing global strategy from Bedford, MA

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Ba (Hons), Business Studies [Marketing]