Leveraging 20+ years senior executive experience in key message development and as a high-profile spokesperson for major multinational information and communications technology (ICT) companies, I am enjoying myself offering expertise and counsel to small- to medium-sized ICT disrupters, in areas ranging from key message and brand development, to crisis communications, to regulatory and “political” strategy, and beyond.• Led the establishment of an external affairs function for an upstart elections technology company, contributing to key strategic go-to-market strategy for select markets.• Built the fledgling communications function for an emerging disruptive player in the 5G wireless space, contributing to the early development of a brand and communications strategy.

- Develop, implement and lead integrated External Affairs (Government, public, media and stakeholder relations) in the United States.- Develop strategy and messaging and act as corporate spokesperson with print, online and television media on wide range of issues impacting company.- Successfully drive and contribute to evolution of corporate approach to communications, media relations and brand/image marketing.

Vice President, Go-To-Market, Americas, 2008-2009Set/drove integrated hardware-service-software solutions roadmap, marketing and communications. Managed product portfolio for Nokia North America, South America and Brazil. Oversaw Americas-wide program management and product marketing, coordinating across sales, channels, marketing, care and logistics. Vice President and General Manager, Multimedia, North America, 2007 - 2008Led North American sales and channel management, marketing and communications for multimedia business group. Developed, nurtured and leveraged new channels, distribution, retail as well as online opportunities for Nseries devices, experiences and related service offerings. Vice President, External Affairs, North America, 2003 – 2006Served as head of aggregate external affairs functions for Nokia North America. Headed government affairs office as lead corporate representative to industry and government in Washington, D.C. Planned and executed corporate communication activities, media/public relations, corporate reputation as well as internal and interactive communications. Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Americas, 2002 – 2003Directed regional, cross business senior executive team in creating regional vision and setting regional strategy. Lead corporate spokesperson on vision, strategy and business critical matters, including standardization, spectrum, mobile software and health effects.Director, Vice President, Government and Industry Affairs, North America, 1997 – 2002Nokia’s lead representative to United States Government, coordinating company interaction with Congress, federal agencies as well as national and international industry associations. Directed government relations team and multiple complementary external resources. Served as media spokesperson on select critical issues. Developed strategy for and managed standardization department with 20 staff members.

UNITED STATES FOREIGN SERVICE / DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, D.C.Office of the Coordinator for Business Affairs, 1995 - 1997-- Developed and implemented public and congressional outreach strategies to promote foreign affairs function and State Department’s business services.-- Provided direct support to and advocated for U.S. firms exporting, investing or operating overseas.UNITED STATES FOREIGN SERVICE / DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, D.C.; Geneva, SwitzerlandOffice of Multilateral Trade, 1993 - 1995-- Briefed and consulted with business and Congressional representatives on GATT/WTO and other trade issues. -- Represented State Department on U.S. Government market access negotiating teams; promoted State Department trade policy interests with other U.S. Government agencies.UNITED STATES FOREIGN SERVICE / DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Guayaquil, EcuadorU.S. Diplomatic Mission to the Republic of Ecuador, 1990 - 1992-- Counseled U.S. businesses on practices and prospects in Ecuador; Reported on political and economic developments; Managed Visa Section comprised of two U.S. and 11 foreign national employees.