Kelly Michaud
About Kelly Michaud
Kelly Michaud serves as the Director of Growth Marketing for Defense at Skydio, where she focuses on promoting U.S.-manufactured drones and integrating advanced technologies into marketing strategies. With extensive experience in marketing roles across various companies, she specializes in leveraging AI and robotics within the defense sector.
Current Role at Skydio
Kelly Michaud serves as the Director of Growth Marketing - Defense at Skydio since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing marketing strategies that promote U.S.-manufactured drones, particularly emphasizing supply chain and manufacturing security. Michaud utilizes her extensive experience in the defense sector to drive growth and enhance brand visibility.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Michaud has a diverse background in marketing, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked at Anystream as Marketing Programs & Events from 2006 to 2007, followed by a role at CorasWorks as Product Marketing and Sales Operations from 2007 to 2008. She also served as Marketing Communications Manager at Carpathia from 2008 to 2015, and as Director of Marketing at Pyxl for five months in 2020. Most recently, she was the Go To Market Manager at Owl Cyber Defense from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Michaud earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communications from St. Thomas University, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. Her educational background complements her expertise in leveraging AI and robotics for marketing strategies specifically within the defense sector. Michaud is known for her ability to integrate advanced technologies like autonomous flight into marketing campaigns.
Marketing Leadership and Strategy
Michaud has a proven track record of optimizing departmental budgets to enhance marketing outcomes. She employs a hands-on approach to lead teams in crafting integrated marketing campaigns that effectively engage and convert audiences in the defense industry. Her strategic focus on growth marketing has positioned her as a key player in advancing marketing initiatives.