DellExecutive Director and Vice President Solutions and Software Comms
Apr. 2012 - Nov. 2016Austin, Texas AreaDecember 2008 – November 2016
Executive Director, Dell, Austin Global communications lead for Dell’s Enterprise Solutions and Software Group
Leads a global team of 50, with responsibilities spanning media relations, analyst relations, sales and internal communications; additional oversight of EMEA regional comms and pan-Dell customer reference program
Provided strategic communications counseling to key executives including Michael Dell (on Competitive Programs/Global Solutions Events); John Swainson (Software); Brad Anderson/Marius Haas (Enterprise Solutions)
Led message and keynote development for significant strategic solutions announcements across Dell, including first global industry analyst events and inaugural Dell World event
Developed and placed thought leadership platforms for Dell’s evolution into the enterprise solutions space; created competitive comms function Part of the core team in M&A communications and integration of acquisitions including Perot Systems, KACE, Compellent, Force10 Networks, SonicWALL and Quest