Lesley Sullivan

Led global product PR for Sophos' $1B+ portfolio of AI-driven solutions – including endpoint, network, consumer home, email, and cloud technologies – and managed cybersecurity services – including MDR and incident response

• Directed external communications across North, South and Central America, significantly increasing awareness with impactful business, trade and channel press coverage
• Oversaw $1M+ budget, directly managing several agency teams to achieve stellar results
• Developed corporate narratives and differentiated messaging
• Charted communication strategy of Sophos' take-private acquisition, multiple private sector acquisitions and crises – including vulnerabilities, layoffs, lawsuits, and more
• Coached and provided strategic counsel to spokespeople and executives
• Mentored junior colleagues, providing professional development guidance

• Directed North American PR, directly managing a team to drive awareness of CyberArk as a the leader in identity security
• Spearheaded the creation and execution of corporate communications plans
• Drove creative storytelling and messaging development
• Established rapid response program to industry breaking news
• Wrote and edited a range of content – including press releases, threat intelligence blogs, bylined articles, spokesperson messaging, and more
• Built and managed robust award and speaking programs

• Determined and directed external communications strategies for cybersecurity, AI and marketing tech clients – including Interactions, Acquia, Conjur, and Bynder
• Provided strategic counsel to clients and supervised multiple teams to achieve business objectives through meaningful media and influencer strategies
• Oversaw development of press materials – including press releases, fact sheets, Q&As, spokesperson messaging, op-eds, scripts, and more
• Led new business development efforts

• Directed managed service provider's marketing and corporate communications, driving sales and overall revenue
• Spearheaded PR to establish Coretelligent as a leading cloud and IT service provider and top workplace
• Deployed, implemented and oversaw lead generation program, leveraging HubSpot
• Developed marketing materials to support sales – including brochures, data sheets, whitepapers, website copy, customer testimonials, and more
• Launched an awards program, securing 10+ industry accolades in year one

• Directed external communications for cybersecurity clients – including LogRhythm, Core Security, Javelin Strategy & Research, Identiv, Lancope, and more
• Managed global PR and AR teams

• Led media and analyst relations for cybersecurity and supply chain clients – including the Transglobal Secure Collaboration Participation, Exostar, Ryder, and more
• Launched and managed a blog to drive thought leadership and lead generation

• Created from scratch and oversaw a weekly broadcast news program

• Wrote news stories for Good Morning Live, New England Daily and New England Midday daily broadcasts