Description

I am a senior communications professional with over 20 years of experience across leading technology brands, including Adobe, Vodafone, OpenText and Sun Microsystems. I am skilled in bringing together data insights and creative flair to drive integrated communications programs that deliver results.

I have a proven record of leading high-performing teams (remote, internal and agency) through periods of growth and organisational changes.

I am a brand ambassador, skilled in strategic corporate communications and messaging; analyst and media relations; event management; social media management; thought-leadership; and planning across complex products and brands.

I am experienced in presenting complex enterprise stories in engaging and compelling ways across all channels.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

OpenText
Sr. Director, Global Communications & Brand Publishing
DIGITAL AND IT
April 2014 - April 2022 (8 years and 1 month)
Responsible for social strategy and execution; brand publishing and positioning; executive thought-leadership; employee advocacy; influencer, analyst and media relations.
- Social media multi-channel strategy and execution
- Directed executive thought-leadership
- Global press/analyst lead for key summits and events
- Communications director for multiple corporate acquisitions
- Global media relations and targeted global media successful coverage
- Agency management across regions
Vodafone Group
Senior Communications Manager
DIGITAL AND IT
July 2013 - March 2014 (9 months)
Lead on Vodafone's Global Analyst Summit, 80 analysts, 4 customers and Vodafone senior management, including Group CEO
Managed all Vodafone M2M analyst activity, inc. MWC
Adobe Systems Europe Ltd
Senior Manager, Analyst Relations
DIGITAL AND IT
January 2011 - February 2013 (2 years and 1 month)
Led all EMEA communications and analyst relations activity relating to digital
marketing technologies, including WEM, analytics, optimization, personalization, and
attribution.
- Responsible for managing global analyst relations for Adobe’s Digital Enterprise and
CEM initiatives (Based in San Jose, Ca 2008 – 2011).
- Directed and managed all Adobe communications to industry analysts.
- Established the first Analyst Relations program for Adobe across the EMEA region,
responsible for driving product and corporate communications to key influencers.nalytics, personalization and attribution.