Heather Malec
About Heather Malec
Heather Malec serves as the Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Kaseya, where she has worked since 2019. With a strong background in marketing and communications, she has held various roles in notable organizations, focusing on social media strategy and employer branding.
Work at Kaseya
Heather Malec has been serving as the Senior Director of Marketing Communications at Kaseya since 2019. In her role, she has developed a Social Media Center of Excellence and manages social media content across nine business units, overseeing more than 30 social media handles. Her responsibilities expanded in 2020 to include internal communications and recruitment marketing, where she creates and refreshes employer brand messaging to attract potential hires. Malec is also responsible for strategic recruitment marketing plans aimed at maintaining brand recognition and expanding Kaseya's employer brand. She oversees a four-person global social media team and develops social media and digital strategies aligned with company goals.
Education and Expertise
Heather Malec holds a Master of Science in Journalism (MSJ) from Northwestern University, which she completed from 1998 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) from Indiana University Bloomington, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication and public relations, which she has applied throughout her career in various marketing roles.
Background
Before joining Kaseya, Heather Malec held several positions in marketing and communications. She worked as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Newberry Library from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, she was the Marketing Communications Manager at Grant Thornton from 2002 to 2004. Malec also served in various roles at ThoughtWorks, including Global Director of Content Marketing and Social Media from 2013 to 2017, and Marketing Communications Director from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she worked as a Social Media and Public Relations Consultant at mc2 marketing and Tell Your Story Brand Communications Inc.
Achievements
During her tenure at Kaseya, Heather Malec has achieved notable recognition for her work. She contributed to Kaseya's placements in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and Forrester Emerging Tech research. Her efforts in developing social media strategies and recruitment marketing have played a significant role in enhancing Kaseya's brand presence in the market.