Dana Magnusson
About Dana Magnusson
Dana Magnusson is a Planning Manager at Alight Solutions with extensive experience in event management and production, having previously held significant roles at Atos and Accenture.
Planning Manager at Alight Solutions
Dana Magnusson is currently serving as a Planning Manager at Alight Solutions. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing a wide range of planning activities, leveraging her extensive background in event management and production. Her experience with budget planning, cost-savings tracking, and vendor relationship management supports her contributions to the company. Dana is recognized for her ability to create inclusive and diverse team environments and her strong communication skills facilitate effective project execution.
Experience at Atos
Dana Magnusson worked at Atos as Chief of Staff, Office of the North America CEO. She served in this capacity for 7 months from 2020 to 2021. During her time at Atos, Dana managed executive support functions and contributed to strategic initiatives for the Office of the CEO. Her role included policy design and implementation, a reflection of her skill set in effectively guiding executive teams.
16-Year Tenure at Accenture
Dana Magnusson had a substantial career at Accenture, where she spent 16 years in various leadership roles. As Global Management Committee (GMC) Enablement Lead, Chief of Staff to the CEO of North America (Julie Sweet), Meeting and Event Planner, Executive Events/Office of the CEO, US Innovation Hub Planner Lead, and Chief Meeting & Events Experience Officer, Dana significantly contributed to executive event management and strategic planning. She specialized in crafting creative concepts and designs for corporate events and trained and mentored C-suite and executive teams, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Early Career at Arthur Andersen & Co.
From 1997 to 2002, Dana Magnusson worked at Arthur Andersen & Co. as North America Concierge Lead in the Washington DC-Baltimore area. In this role, she honed her skills in global event management and led concierge services for the North American region. Dana's experience here laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in event planning and executive support.
Expertise in Event Management and Production
Dana Magnusson brings a wealth of experience in both physical and virtual global event management. Her skills include budget planning, cost-savings tracking, and developing effective vendor relationships. Additionally, Dana excels in creating inclusive team environments and possesses a strong background in process and policy design and implementation. Her creative approach to corporate events and her ability to train and mentor executive teams highlight her comprehensive expertise in this field.