Suzanne Hatcher, Ccmp™ Email and Phone Number

Responsible for developing, leading, and executing global communications strategies for externalcommunications, public relations, internal communications, and brand advocacy.

As a seasoned communications executive and Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP™) with Prosci®/ADKAR training, I bring the science to crisis communications and change management through proven methodologies to achieve superior business results.

As a member of the executive management team, oversaw company’s internal and external communications function, including Investor Relations. - Served in a senior strategist role as well as an individual contributor to drive the company’s vision, mission, and brand awareness in functional cell biology. - Daily management of 8 sell-side analysts and high-profile, buy-side investors.- Focused on supporting M&A integration change management initiatives, including people, processes, and technology after the Company acquired IsoPlexis in March 2023.

Led the strategy and execution of Berkeley Lights' Corporate Communications and Investor Relations function. Daily management of sell-side analysts and buy-side investors, media and other external stakeholders. Headed up internal communications to drive employee engagement and support of the Company's alignment with our mission, vision, and goals.

Developed and executed communication strategies and plans to engage, educate and persuade internal and external audiences. This included strategy creation, writing presentations, change management communication planning and execution, press releases and other original content, along with driving Human Resources, employee engagement initiatives, and mentoring.

As a communications consultant, supported internal and external communications including strategy creation, writing presentations, change management communication planning and execution, press releases and other original content, along with driving Human Resources, employee engagement initiatives, and mentoring.

Reporting to the CEO, oversaw company’s six-person global internal and external affairs function, including IR and Corporate Communications. Daily management of 19 sell-side analysts and buy-side investors, media and other external stakeholders. Led Internal Communications team in developing employee programs to drive employee engagement and alignment with mission, vision, values, and goals. Highlights:- As appointed spokesperson for media, analysts and investors, influenced stakeholders on compelling vision and strategy as the leader in spine- Developed messaging in partnership with Global Marketing to drive successful technology launches and milestones, internally and externally- Executed internal communications strategies using a business partner model to drive employee engagement through global town halls, leadership messaging and meetings, videos, targeted campaigns, Intranet and more- Executive sponsor of company’s diversity and inclusion initiative; recognized as an ally of LGBTQ+ community and women’s career development programs, including mentorship and leadership skills through Women in Spine

Helped shape and communicate the NuVasive story to Shareowners (employees) and external audiences. Oversaw the communications strategy to drive employee engagement, culture and talent acquisition/retention through global communications programs and mechanisms. Highlights:- Formed high-performing team to accelerate internal communications within the organization, along with bringing many skillsets in-house that were previously outsourced (video, meeting production, writing).- Instituted business partner model for internal and executive communications support. Demonstrated value to the organization of having communications expert as part of their extended team, start of a project/initiatives, for overall project management, etc.- Developed processes, templates, governance mechanisms and more to streamline the service levels by communications team and drive consistent communication companywide.

Managed the strategy and execution of company’s corporate communication functions. Achievements include tripling earned media coverage; launching new Intranet; successfully communicating merger of defense business units and modernizing external communication channels.Highlights:- Managed Corporate and Cubic Global Defense marketing communication activities, including written and digital marketing collateral, message development, advertising, and tradeshows - Oversaw public relations strategy and tactics; served as company spokesperson on key issues, including leadership changes, layoffs, activist rumors and financial restatements- Responsible for internal communications channels to increase employee engagement and understanding of company’s five-year strategy. - Led change communication team for SAP and Workday implementation

Directed seven-person global PR team and outside agency; served as strategic communications counselor to CEO and worked closely with Investor Relations, Government Relations, Marketing Communications, and Brand teams to ensure consistent messaging was communicated to external stakeholders.Highlights:- Served as company spokesperson on key issues, including leadership changes, buyout rumors and the completed $13.6B acquisition by Thermo Fisher Scientific- Developed and executed strategic communication and marketing plans for new product launches and thought leadership platforms—specifically around genomics/Ion Torrent brand—to drive global/national media coverage- Led national communication initiatives: Smithsonian Exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, Bloomberg TV – Life Technologies, Cancer Cures, Davos World Economic Forum, Youth Community Science Program- Supported CEO’s external speaking engagements; developed presentations, talking points, briefing books and coaching/feedback sessions

Responsible for marketing communication initiatives across all divisions; supervised six-person team. Highlights:- Launched activities for product marketing, creative services and digital media team.- Implemented Salesforce to analyze ROI of marketing communications activities to better utilize marketing spend- Established processes for webinars, tradeshow strategies and promotions, pay-per-click advertising and SEO

Stood up Public Relations function after spin-off from Cardinal Health. Solely responsible for daily management of company’s public relations function including media inquiries, pitch development, external agency oversight and special projects.- Advised senior manager on key messages for print and broadcast interviews, wrote briefing books - Wrote six news releases per month; earned 100+ print and broadcast mentions each quarter; drafted content for trade publication placement- Led the development of company’s first social media strategy with brand team

Responsible for implementation of internal communication strategies for Clinical Technologies, the fastest-growing division within Cardinal Health. Highlights:- Served as trusted communications partner to division president and management team- Created strategies to support business objectives including sales communication, change management, town hall meetings and culture transformation (Senn Delaney)- Committee member on quality system improvement initiative stemming from FDA Class I recalls/consent decree