Lindsay Scalisi
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Proven communications leader who partners closely with executives to shape clear, credible narratives that move the business forward. Brings a perspective from both agency and in-house roles, with a hands-on style, curious mindset, collaborative approach and a focus on impact.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Exec Comms
Cloudflare
11.2024 - Current
- Leads communications for the Co-founder and President, shapes high-impact narratives across internal and external moments, including securing main stage appearances, managing top-tier press engagements, social content and cadence, and supporting relationship-building outreach with customers, policymakers, and industry thought leaders.
- Partner with C-suite leaders to elevate visibility and amplify multi-channel messaging across internal initiatives, major events, and media storytelling.
- Support high-stakes customer engagements, working with account teams to build exec-ready presentations, and high-touch follow-up.
- Lead global internal special initiatives out of the office of the President (in-office events, visual branding and assets, employee engagement, and channel management).
- Drive communications innovation and efficiency through AI workflows, including developing ghostwriting bots.
- Produce weekly all-hands, including exec scripting and strategic employee messaging.
- Support core internal comms programs, including leadership transitions, security and privacy initiatives, ERG programming, and more.
Executive Vice President
Access Brand Communications
02.2000 - 10.2024
- High-growth tenure; roles range from intern to Head of Tech & Corporate Practice.
- Brand experience includes Visa, McAfee, PayPal, Pure Storage, Palo Alto Networks, EMC, Meta, Intuit, Capital One and a broad mix of tech start-ups.
- Expertise in thought leadership, narrative development, executive visibility, brand reputation, earned media, internal communications, product communications, speaking, and experiential.
- Frequently called upon to function as an in-house counselor for global brands supporting the C-Suite, global launches, storytelling, and internal and external communications.
- Highly rated as a top leader with employees for professional development and architecting teams designed for standout results.
- Lead specialist departments responsible for building new capabilities and services across content, design, influencer, and measurement.
- Strategic mindset, with a focus on operational efficiency, to deliver high value.
- Key decision maker and drive for client services, business development, operations, and employee engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration With Emphasis in Marketing
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01-2000
Skills
- Data-driven strategy and counsel
- Executive presence
- Customer engagement
- Internal communications
- Brand management
- Core values management
- Media engagement
- Technology storytelling
- Team collaboration
- Operational rigor
- Solutions-oriented
Timeline
Head of Exec Comms
Cloudflare
11.2024 - Current
Executive Vice President
Access Brand Communications
02.2000 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration With Emphasis in Marketing
San Francisco State University