Wendy Furrer Egan

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT WENDY FURRER EGAN

Senior communications and marketing leader with deep experience in storytelling, strategic communications, marketing, media relations, event production, and relationship-driven fundraising and sales. Background spans Forbes, CNBC, CNN, financial institutions, real estate and nonprofits. Proven track record of engaging high-net-worth investors, prominent executives, and entrepreneurs across a range of industries. Highlights- Led editorial publicity and strategic communications for Forbes, elevating institutional initiatives and executive profiles through high-visibility national storytelling- Wrote, produced, and conducted high-profile interviews for CNBC and CNN, engaging sophisticated audiences including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and high-net-worth individuals- Senior member of Forbes Events Committees, collaborating with cross-functional leadership on programming, messaging, sponsorship visibility, and oversaw all media strategy and coverage for flagship summits and major events- Director of Marketing for Spring Mountain Capital + DMS, leading brand positioning, communications, and marketing strategy for investment platforms and institutional audiences- Designed and executed multi-tiered communications and marketing strategies, integrating PR, media relations, events, digital content, investor communications, and executive positioning to support growth and fundraising objectives- Represented SMC and DMS in relationship-driven fundraising and investor engagement, including conferences, private dinners, and industry events, supporting capital-raising efforts + building long-term stakeholder relationships- Negotiated and oversaw national media coverage for large-scale events, aligning editorial integrity, sponsor objectives, and organizational goals- Trusted executive-level writer and editor, producing press releases, interviews, and leadership messaging for senior stakeholders- Polished CNBC and HSN on-air spokesperson and public presenter, bringing media credibility and executive presence to high level meetings, board presentations, and community forums- Led a high-touch, multi-day Credit Suisse conference convening at Villa D’Este, Lake Como, bringing together senior global leaders through curated programming + relationship-driven experiences. Partnered with executive leadership to deliver strategic messaging following a merger- Non-profit volunteer supporting fundraising events and community initiatives:* New York Junior League Special Events* Youth INC Board* PTO Board + Gala* SMHF Golf Tournament