Hilary O'byrne
About Hilary O'byrne
Hilary O'Byrne is the Vice President of Corporate Communications at Ibotta, Inc., specializing in reactive issues management and message development. She has extensive experience in corporate communications, having held various roles at notable organizations including Wells Fargo and Zeno Group.
Current Role at Ibotta
Hilary O'byrne serves as the Vice President of Corporate Communications at Ibotta, Inc. since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing corporate communications strategies and initiatives. Her expertise in reactive issues management and message development supports the company's communication goals. O'byrne's leadership in this position is focused on enhancing internal communications and managing media relations.
Previous Experience in Corporate Communications
O'byrne has extensive experience in corporate communications, having held various positions at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2024. She served as Senior Communications Advisor, Senior Communications Manager, and Communications Director during her tenure. Her roles involved managing proactive media relations, developing internal communications programs, and providing media training. This experience has contributed to her skills in people management and executive communications.
Education and Expertise
Hilary O'byrne earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Northern Arizona University, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in communications. She specializes in executive communications, thought leadership, and developing editorial-driven paid media strategies, which are critical components of her professional skill set.
Career Path and Early Roles
O'byrne began her career in communications at Northern Arizona University, where she worked as a Public Relations Intern and Contributing Writer in 2007. She later served as Managing Editor for Lumberjack Student Media for five months. Her early experiences in public relations paved the way for her subsequent roles at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and Zeno Group, where she held positions as Assistant Account Executive and Senior Account Executive, respectively.
Skills in Media Relations and Communications
Hilary O'byrne has developed strong skills in managing media relations and social influencer programs throughout her career. Her ability to handle reactive issues management and message development has been instrumental in her roles. O'byrne's experience in creating impactful internal communications programs further showcases her capabilities in the corporate communications field.