Head of Global Communications at Skype
Luxembourg
- Current
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- Head of Global Communications at Skype
- Past
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- Director; Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Google
- Director; Corporate Communications at VeriSign
- Director; Policy Communications at Network Solutions
- Director; Public Policy at Internet Alliance
- Legislative Aide at U.S. Congressman Edward Markey
- Education
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- New York University
- Merrimack College
- Connections
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500+
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- Industry
- Computer Software
- Websites
Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Summary
Head of Global Communications for Skype
Based in Luxembourg at Skype's HQ.
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Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Specialties:
20+ years global technology media relations, integrated marketing, branding, policy communications and legislative affairs experience.
Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Experience
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Head of Global Communications
Skype
(Privately Held; EBAY; Internet industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
Managing an amazing team of dedicated and passionate PR professionals that help to tell the Skype story everyday.
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Director; Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Google
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; GOOG; Internet industry)
October 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 3 months)
At Google I focused on Google and YouTube product communication strategy and implementation.
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Director; Corporate Communications
VeriSign
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; VRSN; Internet industry)
January 2000 — October 2006 (6 years 10 months)
Managed VeriSign's global corporate communications team. Oversaw personnel, budget and strategy for public relations for VeriSign's Security, Communications and Information Services businesses.
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Director; Policy Communications
Network Solutions
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; NSOL; Internet industry)
January 1998 — January 2000 (2 years 1 month)
As Director of Policy Communications, I served as the primary spokesperson for NSI on all ICANN related matters. Additonally I oversaw the communications efforts for the acquisition of NSI by VeriSign. Promoted from Senior Manager.
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Director; Public Policy
Internet Alliance
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
December 1996 — December 1998 (2 years 1 month)
Director for Public Policy for leading Internet trade association in Washington, D.C.. The Internet Alliance represented over 300 companies ranging from the then leading IT companies such as AOL, AT&T, eBay, IBM, and Microsoft, I presented public policy positions on matters ranging from privacy to taxation to spam to the Administration, Congress, federal agencies and state legislatures. Additonally, represented the the Internet Alliance as principal spokesperson.
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Legislative Aide
U.S. Congressman Edward Markey
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)
January 1989 — August 1993 (4 years 8 months)
Served as Senior Legislative Aide to Congressman Edward Markey (MA). Served in both the district office and Washington, D.C. office.
Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Education
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New York University
MPS , Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) , 1994 — 1996
Lew Wasserman Scholarship Winner
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Merrimack College
BA , Political Science , 1984 — 1988
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Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Interests:
Skype 4.0
Brian O'Shaughnessy’s Groups:
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