Bill Calder
About Bill Calder
Bill Calder serves as the Vice President of Global Communications at Ampere, a position he has held since 2023. With over three decades of experience in communications, he previously worked at WE Communications and Intel Corporation, where he developed significant expertise in strategic communications and corporate journalism.
Work at Ampere
Bill Calder has been serving as the Vice President of Global Communications at Ampere since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's communication strategies and initiatives on a global scale. His expertise in managing relationships with business and technology journalists is integral to Ampere's communications efforts.
Previous Experience at WE Communications
Before joining Ampere, Bill Calder worked at WE Communications as Executive Vice President from 2016 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to various strategic communication initiatives, enhancing the firm's reputation in the Greater Seattle Area. His leadership in this role spanned seven years.
Career at Intel Corporation
Bill Calder had a long career at Intel Corporation, where he held multiple roles from 1994 to 2016. He served as Corporate Communications Manager, Site Communications Manager, and Technical Assistant/Support to the CEO. His work included building a Digital Center of Excellence and founding the Intel Free Press digital publishing platform in 2010, which focused on corporate journalism.
Education and Expertise
Bill Calder earned a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Urban Affairs and History from the University of Puget Sound, studying from 1976 to 1980. His educational background complements his extensive experience in strategic communications, speech writing, crisis communications, and brand journalism.
Early Career in Journalism
Bill Calder began his career in journalism, working as a Stringer Reporter for The Register-Guard from 1985 to 1988 and as a Regional Correspondent for The Oregonian from 1986 to 1989. These early experiences in reporting laid the foundation for his later roles in corporate communications.