Diane S.
About Diane S.
Diane S. is the Global Executive Comms Chief Revenue Officer at Poly, with a diverse background in executive communications and marketing across various technology companies. She holds a Commercial Pilot License and is pursuing a career in aviation while actively contributing to the local airport's Board of Directors.
Current Role at Poly
Diane S. serves as the Global Executive Comms CRO at Poly, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing executive communications strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her experience in communications and marketing allows her to effectively lead efforts that align with Poly's corporate objectives.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Diane S. has a diverse background in marketing and communications, having held several significant roles. She worked at EMC as Senior Director of Portfolio Marketing for five months in 2014. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Ameritech as Director/Area Manager. Additionally, she was a Senior Product Marketing Manager at DSC Communications for one year and held various positions at Avaya, including Director of Global Product Marketing and Director of Executive Communications.
Educational Background
Diane S. holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1982 to 1986. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from DePaul University, completing her studies between 1991 and 1994. This educational foundation supports her expertise in both technical and business aspects of her career.
Aviation Qualifications and Interests
Diane S. holds a Commercial Pilot License with Single Engine Land (SEL) and Multi-Engine Land (MEL) ratings, as well as an Instrument Rating. She has flight experience in various aircraft models, including PA-12, PA-23, PA-28, and C172. Diane aspires to secure a right seat corporate pilot opportunity, aiming to integrate her aviation skills with her extensive background in executive communications.
Board Membership in Aviation Community
Diane S. is an active member of the Board of Directors at the local airport (O61). In this role, she contributes her expertise in executive communications to the aviation community, helping to enhance communication strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her involvement reflects her commitment to both aviation and effective communication.