Carol Thornton

About Carol Thornton

I have 20+ years experience in leading, planning and implementing internal and external communications across multiple industries including health care, computer technology and consumer. I bring expert consultation and strategic thinking to every communications project for highest impact and measurable results. I have proven expertise in: Providing strategic and tactical support for C-level executives and senior leaders Developing and leading complex and integrated communications plans across all levels and functions of large, matrixed and medium-sized organizations Protecting and enhancing organizational reputation Areas of Expertise: Internal and external communications Strategic communications planning, consultation, and execution Executive messaging and positioning Acquisition and integration messaging and communications Change management and crisis communications Media and public relations (including social media) Diversity and inclusion communications Meeting/event planning and support Project/program/budget management Relationship building My experience extends across a broad range of industries including consumer, health care, medical technology, data storage, enterprise software, semiconductors and networking equipment.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Global Communications

   Edwards Lifesciences

   Jul 2021 — Present

Education

• California State University-Fullerton

  B.A.