SEAN CLANCY

Sean Clancy is a Chief Communications Officer who drives strategies that advance brand identity and the corporate reputation for global companies across diverse industries (revenues $500M to $10B).

An analytical tactician, he leads large teams conducting high profile, high impact strategic campaigns pursuing objectives that either generate direct revenue or clear the path for business expansion.

Colleagues know him as a visible, roll-up-the-sleeves leader who engages with the C-Suite to provide coaching and content in support of delivering consistent, compelling messages in alignment with the mission, vision & values.

Sean applies his passion for emerging technology when constructing and executing employee awareness and engagement strategies in alignment with business objectives and priorities.

Standing with the C-Suite during momentous public policy and crisis management situations, he provides leadership and oversight of strategies that defend or repair the corporate brand.

A former state and federal lobbyist, Sean keeps the C-Suite aware of the political, legislative, social, and business implications of existing and emerging regulations promulgated by federal, state and local governments.

Three times he created new or streamlined existing global functions, twice starting with zero available talent, yet fosters a high performance, continuous improvement culture that emphasizes learning and delivery of a demonstrable ROI.

Fortified by his managerial acumen, he assumes accountability for a portfolio encompassing media relations, internal communications, social networking strategy/programs, M&A communications, change management, reputation management, crisis communications, public affairs and industry analyst relations.

Sean earned a B.S. in Public Relations from Northern Illinois University and a certificate in the Program on Negotiation from MIT-Harvard University Law School.