Board of Advisors
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Erin Freeman
Farmers Insurance |
Nils Erdmann
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LeAnne Hackmann
Mattel |
Andrew Meranus
PR Newswire |
Keely Wachs
BrightSource Energy |
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Erin Freeman, Head of Communications, Farmers Insurance Ms. Freeman is Head of
Communications for Farmers Insurance, one of the largest personal lines
insurers in the U.S. In this role, she oversees
all internal, employee, agent and external communications. She ensures that the
company's communications, public relations and social media resources are aligned,
creating an integrated organization that delivers innovative programs that
increasing Farmers' national brand awareness and consumer consideration.
Prior to joining Farmers Insurance, she was Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications for the Irvine Company, a privately held real estate investment company. Before joining the Irvine Company in 2010, Freeman spent four years as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Communications for TCW, an international asset management firm with more than $130 billion in assets under management. She has previously led the communications function at New Century Financial, a mortgage lender; and at Piper Jaffray, a national investment bank and brokerage firm.
She previously held communications positions for other leading financial services companies, including Robertson Stephens and Bank of America; and she began her career at Nordstrom where she spent five years in various sales and management roles.
Freeman has a master's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and a bachelor's degree in business management from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California. LinkedIn
Prior to joining Farmers Insurance, she was Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications for the Irvine Company, a privately held real estate investment company. Before joining the Irvine Company in 2010, Freeman spent four years as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Communications for TCW, an international asset management firm with more than $130 billion in assets under management. She has previously led the communications function at New Century Financial, a mortgage lender; and at Piper Jaffray, a national investment bank and brokerage firm.
She previously held communications positions for other leading financial services companies, including Robertson Stephens and Bank of America; and she began her career at Nordstrom where she spent five years in various sales and management roles.
Freeman has a master's degree in business administration from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California and a bachelor's degree in business management from St. Mary's College in Moraga, California. LinkedIn
Nils Erdmann, Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communication, Twitter
Mr. Erdmann is Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communication at Twitter where his responsibilities include nurturing and expanding the company's relationships with the investment community, shareholders, sell-side and buy-side analysts, industry experts, and investors worldwide. His focus is on the development and implementation of a comprehensive investor relations program, and he is a key advisor and resource to Twitter’s senior management team, providing input on the company's financial reporting activities and shareholder relations policies.
Prior to joining Twitter, Erdmann worked at Sonic Solutions as Vice President, Investor Relations, where he served as the company’s primary liaison to the investor community and helped advise on the company’s acquisitions of DivX and CinemaNow and its eventual merger with Rovi Corporation. Prior to that, he was Head of Investor Relations and U.S. Corporate Communications at Pixar Animation Studios where, for six years, he oversaw the studio’s investor program and public relations policies.
Erdmann graduated from Yale University with B.A.s in Chinese and Political Science. LinkedIn
Mr. Erdmann is Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communication at Twitter where his responsibilities include nurturing and expanding the company's relationships with the investment community, shareholders, sell-side and buy-side analysts, industry experts, and investors worldwide. His focus is on the development and implementation of a comprehensive investor relations program, and he is a key advisor and resource to Twitter’s senior management team, providing input on the company's financial reporting activities and shareholder relations policies.
Prior to joining Twitter, Erdmann worked at Sonic Solutions as Vice President, Investor Relations, where he served as the company’s primary liaison to the investor community and helped advise on the company’s acquisitions of DivX and CinemaNow and its eventual merger with Rovi Corporation. Prior to that, he was Head of Investor Relations and U.S. Corporate Communications at Pixar Animation Studios where, for six years, he oversaw the studio’s investor program and public relations policies.
Erdmann graduated from Yale University with B.A.s in Chinese and Political Science. LinkedIn
LeAnne Hackmann, Director of Global Marketing, Barbie, Mattel
Mrs. Hackmann currently serves as Director of Global Marketing for Barbie Entertainment and Experiences, Mattel. In this role Hackmann manages global content marketing and distribution strategies for the world’s largest toy brand, including a $1.5 billion movie franchise. She continues to expand the world of brand marketing with new experiential licenses for the brand, bringing to life live entertainment and branded experiences.
Hackmann joined Mattel in 2006 as Director, Promotions. Prior to joining Mattel, Hackmann held the title of SVP Marketing at Arenas Entertainment where she developed publicity and promotional programs for the Hispanic marketplace and studio clients. From 2000-2004, Hackmann held the title of SVP Marketing at Artisan Entertainment (Lionsgate) where she oversaw promotions, internet marketing, events and production of marketing related TV specials. Prior, Hackmann held a host of marketing-related positions in New York and Los Angeles at companies including MGM/UA and Orion Pictures. LinkedIn
Mrs. Hackmann currently serves as Director of Global Marketing for Barbie Entertainment and Experiences, Mattel. In this role Hackmann manages global content marketing and distribution strategies for the world’s largest toy brand, including a $1.5 billion movie franchise. She continues to expand the world of brand marketing with new experiential licenses for the brand, bringing to life live entertainment and branded experiences.
Hackmann joined Mattel in 2006 as Director, Promotions. Prior to joining Mattel, Hackmann held the title of SVP Marketing at Arenas Entertainment where she developed publicity and promotional programs for the Hispanic marketplace and studio clients. From 2000-2004, Hackmann held the title of SVP Marketing at Artisan Entertainment (Lionsgate) where she oversaw promotions, internet marketing, events and production of marketing related TV specials. Prior, Hackmann held a host of marketing-related positions in New York and Los Angeles at companies including MGM/UA and Orion Pictures. LinkedIn
Andrew Meranus, Vice President Agency Markets, PR Newswire Association
Mr. Meranus is a senior member of PR Newswire, the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators operating out of the company's New York City headquarters.
As Vice President of Business Development and Agency Markets, Meranus drives PR Newswire's business development efforts targeting public and private companies, overseeing a team of sales executives across the United States. He also leads several sales teams focused on the retention and growth of key IR and PR agency business across key U.S. markets.
Meranus lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two children. LinkedIn
Mr. Meranus is a senior member of PR Newswire, the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators operating out of the company's New York City headquarters.
As Vice President of Business Development and Agency Markets, Meranus drives PR Newswire's business development efforts targeting public and private companies, overseeing a team of sales executives across the United States. He also leads several sales teams focused on the retention and growth of key IR and PR agency business across key U.S. markets.
Meranus lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two children. LinkedIn
Keely Wachs, Senior Director Corporate Communications, BrightSource Energy
Mr. Wachs is the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications for BrightSource Energy. In this role, he is responsible for leading the solar company’s global corporate communications and marketing divisions.
Before joining BrightSource Energy, Wachs ran Pacific Gas & Electric’s Environmental Communications and Media Relations Departments. His previous experience includes leading Blanc & Otus Public Relations’ Cleantech practice. Wachs also managed public diplomacy programs for the U.S. Department of State and sales and marketing programs for Intel’s Latin American operations.
Wachs holds a Masters in International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego with a focus on environmental and economic policy, and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. LinkedIn
Mr. Wachs is the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications for BrightSource Energy. In this role, he is responsible for leading the solar company’s global corporate communications and marketing divisions.
Before joining BrightSource Energy, Wachs ran Pacific Gas & Electric’s Environmental Communications and Media Relations Departments. His previous experience includes leading Blanc & Otus Public Relations’ Cleantech practice. Wachs also managed public diplomacy programs for the U.S. Department of State and sales and marketing programs for Intel’s Latin American operations.
Wachs holds a Masters in International Affairs from the University of California, San Diego with a focus on environmental and economic policy, and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. LinkedIn
