Mark Carmel
About Mark Carmel
Mark Carmel serves as the Senior Director of Communications at Apeel, bringing extensive experience from corporate, agency, and government sectors. He specializes in executive communications, media relations, and crisis communications, with a strong educational background in Human Resource Management from Michigan State University.
Work at Apeel
Mark Carmel serves as the Senior Director of Communications at Apeel, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Scottsdale, Arizona, utilizing a remote work model. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic communications that enhance the company's brand messaging and engage both internal and external audiences.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
Before joining Apeel, Mark Carmel held the position of Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Proofpoint from 2021 to 2023. He also worked at The Wonderful Company, where he served as Senior Director Corporate Communications for one year from 2019 to 2020, following a four-year tenure as Director Corporate Communications from 2015 to 2019.
Government and Legislative Experience
Mark Carmel has extensive experience in government communications. He worked as a Senior Legislative & Communications Aide in the United States Senate from 2000 to 2004. Following this role, he served as Director of Government Relations & Communications at Delta Development Group for a decade, from 2004 to 2014, in Washington, DC. He also worked in Legislative Affairs Communications for the County of Orange from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Mark Carmel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Michigan State University. He has furthered his education through the Public Relations Society of America. His expertise includes speechwriting, media relations, executive communications, and crisis communications, with a focus on brand messaging and strategic communications.
Community Involvement and Skills
Mark Carmel is engaged in community involvement and customer loyalty initiatives. His skills encompass a unique blend of corporate, agency, and government experience, which enhances his ability to secure top-tier earned media and protect reputations. He specializes in developing strategic communications for diverse audiences.