Amanda Shannahan
About Amanda Shannahan
Amanda Shannahan serves as the Global Director of Communications and Public Relations at Afterpay Money, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at UBank and Pulse Communications. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Work at Afterpay
Amanda Shannahan serves as the Global Director of Communications and Public Relations at Afterpay Money. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's communication strategies and public relations efforts. Her role involves overseeing global communications initiatives and ensuring effective messaging across various platforms. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Amanda plays a key role in shaping Afterpay's public image and engagement with stakeholders.
Previous Experience at UBank
Amanda Shannahan worked at UBank in various capacities. She initially served as the Communications Manager from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on enhancing the bank's communication strategies. Following this role, she was appointed as the Head of Communications from 2018 to 2021, further developing her expertise in managing internal and external communications within the financial sector.
Career at Pulse Communications
Amanda Shannahan had a significant tenure at Pulse Communications, part of opr. She held multiple roles, starting as Senior Account Director from 2011 to 2012, then advancing to Associate Director for six months in 2012. From 2013 to 2017, she served as Director, where she led various communication initiatives. Finally, she became Deputy Managing Director from 2015 to 2018, overseeing strategic communications and client relations.
Experience at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Amanda Shannahan worked at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide as Vice President from 2004 to 2011. During her seven years there, she was involved in managing high-profile accounts and developing comprehensive public relations strategies. Her experience at Ogilvy contributed to her extensive knowledge in the communications field.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Shannahan studied at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in communication principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across the public relations and communications sectors.