Andy Pool
About Andy Pool
Andy Pool serves as the Director of Internal Communications & Culture at Devo, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in communications, having held various roles at companies such as Symantec, Dell, and EMC, and holds degrees from Brown University and Emerson College.
Work at Devo
Andy Pool currently serves as the Director of Internal Communications & Culture at Devo, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he leads internal communications efforts, focusing on aligning organizational culture with business objectives. His responsibilities include developing communication strategies that cater to a diverse workforce, with 60% of employees based in Madrid, Spain. This requires a nuanced understanding of cultural differences to ensure effective messaging across the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Devo, Andy Pool held various positions in internal communications and marketing. He worked at Brodeur Partners as an Account Director from 1991 to 1995. He also served as the Internal Communications Manager at Symantec for nine months in 2014-2015 and at Veritas Technologies LLC for ten months in 2015-2016. His experience includes a two-year tenure as Senior Executive Communications Manager at Dell from 2016 to 2018, and a five-year role as Communications/Public Relations Consultant at EMC from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Andy Pool holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Brown University and a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from Emerson College. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic communications. He has developed and executed programs aimed at driving organizational and business objectives, particularly in the areas of cloud computing and digital transformation. His knowledge extends to data and security analytics, which enhances his contributions to professional services and B2B applications.
Career Development
Throughout his career, Andy Pool has transitioned through various roles that emphasize internal communications and marketing. He worked at EMC as a Principal Marketing Manager from 2012 to 2014 and later returned to Devo as the Director of Corporate Communications from 2018 to 2021. His role at Digital Equipment Corp as Director of Worldwide Marketing Public Relations from 1995 to 1998 further solidified his foundation in public relations and marketing communications.