Trish Drennan
About Trish Drennan
Trish Drennan serves as the Head of Corporate Communications at Anaplan, bringing over three decades of experience in corporate communications, investor relations, and crisis management. Her diverse background includes leadership roles at Neustar, TransUnion, and LCC, alongside a commitment to community empowerment and women's workforce re-entry.
Current Role at Anaplan
Trish Drennan serves as the Head of Corporate Communications at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on executing outcome-driven communications strategies. Drennan leads a team and emphasizes talent development within the organization. Her extensive experience in corporate communications positions her to effectively manage Anaplan's internal and external messaging.
Previous Experience at Neustar, Inc.
Before joining Anaplan, Trish Drennan worked at Neustar, Inc. as the Head of Corporate Communications, Culture & Talent Development from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she was responsible for shaping the company's communication strategies and enhancing its corporate culture. She also held a previous role at Neustar from 2020 to 2021, further solidifying her expertise in corporate communications.
Background in Corporate Communications
Trish Drennan has a substantial background in corporate communications, having served as Vice President of Corporate Communications at LCC - A Tech Mahindra Company from 1990 to 2005. She also held the position of Head of Global Internal Communications at TransUnion from 2022 to 2023. Her diverse experience includes roles in investor relations and mergers and acquisitions, as well as crisis communications consulting.
Education and Certifications
Trish Drennan studied at Wittenberg University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Studies, International Relations, and French from 1986 to 1990. She furthered her education at The George Washington University, achieving an RF Engineering Certification since 1992. This educational background supports her expertise in communications within the technology sector.
Community Involvement and Coaching Experience
Trish Drennan has a commitment to community involvement, particularly in helping women re-enter the workforce. She has experience as a sports coach, serving as the Assistant Coach for Field Hockey at Riverside High School from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she co-owned BlackBench Fit from 2009 to 2017 and co-founded Riverpoint Communications from 2018 to 2020, which contributes to her understanding of teamwork and strategic problem-solving.