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William P

@william_plummer

Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Consultant

United States
Spanish, German
About me
I am a highly experienced professional with a strong background in strategic communications, government relations, and public affairs. I have held executive positions at global tech giants in the telecommunications industry and provided counsel to emerging technology companies. I possess deep expertise in strategic planning, team building, and technology policy.... Read more

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Business
I will deliver strategic communications and PR campaigns from ideation to execution
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Work experience

Consultancy

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONSULTANT

Consultancy

Jul 2020 - Present • 6 yrs 2 mos

• Offered expertise and counsel to ICT disrupters, focusing on brand development, crisis communications, and regulatory strategy, contributing to the early development of a brand and communications strategy. • Led the establishment of an external affairs function for an elections technology company, aligning with strategic go-to-market strategies and enhancing executive visibility through targeted events and thought leadership moments.

Huawei

Vice President, External Affairs

Huawei • Full-time

Jun 2010 - Apr 2018 • 7 yrs 10 mos

• Managed integrated media and government/public relations team, enhancing CEO visibility through strategic events and thought leadership initiatives. • Acted as senior executive media spokesperson and lead crisis communications manager, developing proactive and reactive crisis and issues communications strategies.

Nokia

Vice President and Director

Nokia • Full-time

Jan 1997 - Feb 2009 • 12 yrs 1 mo

Held multiple senior leadership roles including VP Go-To-Market Americas, VP and GM Multimedia North America, and VP External Affairs. Managed product portfolios, led sales and channel management, and served as the lead corporate representative to industry and government in Washington, D.C. Directed regional strategy and served as lead spokesperson on business-critical matters.