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I'm a seasoned PR and communications leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex technology topics into clear, meaningful stories. I thrive on building hands-on, collaborative teams and driving campaigns that deliver measurable results. I've worked both in-house and at agencies with startups and global corporations, developing a holistic perspective that covers strategy, execution, and reporting. I value transparent, curious, and respectful collaboration, and I believe in nurturing strong relationships inside and outside the organization to fuel great content and campaigns.…I'm a seasoned PR and communications leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex technology topics into clear, meaningful stories. I thrive on building hands-on, collaborative teams and driving campaigns that deliver measurable results. I've worked both in-house and at agencies with startups and global corporations, developing a holistic perspective that covers strategy, execution, and reporting. I value transparent, curious, and respectful collaboration, and I believe in nurturing strong relationships inside and outside the organization to fuel great content and campaigns.

David Boutet

PR Freelancer, Presenter, Content Producer, +2

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I'm a seasoned PR and communications leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex technology topics into clear, meaningful stories. I thrive on building hands-on, collaborative teams and driving campaigns that deliver measurable results. I've worked both in-house and at agencies with startups and global corporations, developing a holistic perspective that covers strategy, execution, and reporting. I value transparent, curious, and respectful collaboration, and I believe in nurturing strong relationships inside and outside the organization to fuel great content and campaigns.…I'm a seasoned PR and communications leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex technology topics into clear, meaningful stories. I thrive on building hands-on, collaborative teams and driving campaigns that deliver measurable results. I've worked both in-house and at agencies with startups and global corporations, developing a holistic perspective that covers strategy, execution, and reporting. I value transparent, curious, and respectful collaboration, and I believe in nurturing strong relationships inside and outside the organization to fuel great content and campaigns.

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I’m a seasoned PR and communications leader with 10+ years of experience turning complex technology topics into clear, meaningful stories. I thrive on building hands-on, collaborative teams and driving campaigns that deliver measurable results.

I’ve worked both in-house and at agencies with startups and global corporations, developing a holistic perspective that covers strategy, execution, and reporting. I value transparent, curious, and respectful collaboration, and I believe in nurturing strong relationships inside and outside the organization to fuel great content and campaigns.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior PR Manager, Western Europe at Veritas Technologies (Cohesity)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Led PR activities and campaigns for two key markets (France and Germany); achieved PR results by 15%. Managed budgets; updated and redeployed reporting tools and processes for the global team to move from quarterly to real-time monitoring and analysis. Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with C-suite, marketing and digital teams. Produced content for PR, social media and C-level newsletters and oversaw event organization and scripting.

PR Manager, South EM EA (Maternity Leave Cover) at VMware

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led PR activities for five markets (France, Spain, Italy, UAE, Turkey). Contributed to the creation of EMEA-level campaigns. Media trained and supervised C-level spokespeople for targeted media appearances. Coordinated cross-functionally with local marketing and public affairs teams on video production, creative workshops, event organization and scripting.

Account Director at Weber Shandwick (IPG Group)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Led PR activities for technology and industry clients (IBM, MongoDB, Splunk, and more) collaborating with the global network. Rebuilt and managed a team of five dedicated to the technology practice. Recruited and trained junior and mid-level members. Collaborated with EM EA and global offices. Contributed to new business development. Reinforced relationships.

Senior Account Manager at AxiCom (WPP Group)

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Led PR activities for technology and industry clients (Dell and Alienware, Red Hat, Verizon, Logitech, LG, plus many more). Managed a team of five dedicated to the Tech practice. Recruited and trained interns and junior-level members. Created and executed dozens of events. Renovated and created modern processes to deliver better client services. Collaboration with EM EA and global offices. Contributed to new business development. Reinforced relationships.

Senior PR Manager at Veritas Technologies (Cohesity)

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Led PR activities and campaigns for two key markets (France and Germany), managed budgets, updated and redeployed reporting tools for real-time monitoring, and coordinated content production for PR and C-level newsletters. Drove targeted results and fostered cross-functional collaboration with C-suite, marketing and digital teams to improve PR effectiveness by 15%.

South EMEA PR Manager (maternity leave cover) at VMware

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Led PR activities for five markets (France, Spain, Italy, UAE, Turkey); contributed to EMA-level campaigns; trained and supervised C-level spokespeople for targeted media appearances; collaborated with local marketing and public affairs teams on video production, events, and scripting.