Michael McDougall

Current

• Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Bausch & Lomb

Past

• Director, Corporate Communications at Bausch & Lomb
• Market Development, Digital Capture & Devices at Eastman Kodak Company
• Director, Products & Services, Worldwide Public Relations at Eastman Kodak Company

• Director of Operations and Public Relations at Buck & Pulleyn, Inc.
• Technology Accounts Supervisor at Giles Communications
• Intern at Lois Paul & Partners
• Senior Intern at New Boston Garden Corporation

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Education

• Boston University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Recommended

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Connections

460 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Company

Michael McDougall’s Summary

Seasoned communications and marketing professional, with broad-based experience in technology (consumer and B2B) and healthcare sectors. Expert in marketing some of the world's top brands on a global basis. Frequent guest speaker on advances in niche online communications.

Michael McDougall’s Specialties:

Media and analyst relations, brand development, international programming.

Michael McDougall’s Experience

• Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

  Bausch & Lomb

  (Privately Held; Medical Devices industry)

  December 2008 — Present (8 months)

  Currently lead the global eye health company's media relations, employee and executive communications, government relations, community relations and corporate social investment (philanthropy) outreach.

• Director, Corporate Communications

  Bausch & Lomb

  (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Medical Devices industry)

  April 2007 — December 2008 (1 year 9 months)

  Develop and execute external communications targeted at international and domestic business, financial, and healthcare media, as well as medical device and pharmaceutical trade media. Lead company spokesperson. Responsible for internal communication to more than 13,000 employees worldwide, as well as government affairs, corporate philanthropy and community relations.

• Market Development, Digital Capture & Devices

  Eastman Kodak Company

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EK; Consumer Electronics industry)

  September 2006 — April 2007 (8 months)

  Led market development initiatives for digital cameras, home printing, accessories and imaging devices, with a focus on North and South America. Enabled tighter systems integration across products and services via extensive cross-program and channel knowledge, unifying functional silos within the R&D, product marketing, and sales organizations to drive more rapid product adoption rates.

• Director, Products & Services, Worldwide Public Relations

  Eastman Kodak Company

  (Public Company; EK; Consumer Goods industry)

  January 2003 — September 2006 (3 years 9 months)

  Guiding and counseling colleagues in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, drove global public relations strategy, policy and programming for Kodak’s multi-billion dollar consumer digital photography portfolio, including digital cameras, home printers and papers, imaging software, retail kiosks, and online photo services.

• Director of Operations and Public Relations

  Buck & Pulleyn, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  July 1997 — December 2002 (5 years 6 months)

  * Managed operations and business development of a 50-person business-to-business and consumer marketing agency across all disciplines (brand consulting, advertising, marketing communications, public relations, direct marketing, interactive).
  * Led public relations efforts on the behalf of international and domestic accounts. Clients included Johnson & Johnson, Eastman Kodak Company, Corning Inc., Bausch & Lomb, Xerox, Constellation Brands, Krispy Kreme, Tetley USA, and multiple mid-size and start-up organizations.
  * Grew PR billings by 800 percent in four years, while generating significant national industry recognition: PRWeek 2002 Boutique Agency of the Year, Silver Anvil, CIPRA, SABRE, PRNews, and PRism awards.

• Technology Accounts Supervisor

  Giles Communications

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  January 1995 — July 1997 (2 years 7 months)

  * Managed all high technology public relations accounts (e.g., Yamaha Corporation of America, Fujitsu Network Communications) and associated agency personnel.
  * Focused on international and domestic media relations with a music technology specialization, directly helping to spur the CD ripping and MP3 booms in the late 90s.

• Intern

  Lois Paul & Partners

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  June 1994 — December 1994 (7 months)

  Functioned as an assistant account executive on the Lotus Notes / cc:Mail account.

• Senior Intern

  New Boston Garden Corporation

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Entertainment industry)

  January 1994 — May 1994 (5 months)

  Live event and professional sports marketing.

Michael McDougall’s Education

• Boston University

  BS , Communications , 1992 — 1995

  Public Relations concentration. International Relations minor. Summa Cum Laude. GPA 3.9/4.0.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  1991 — 1991

  Activities and Societies:

  Phi Sigma Kappa

Additional Information

Michael McDougall’s Websites:

• My Company

Michael McDougall’s Interests:

Photography, non-fiction books

Michael McDougall’s Groups:

* Chairman, Digital Imaging Division, Consumer Electronics Association, 2006-07.
* Board of Industry Leaders, Consumer Electronics Association, 2006 - 2007.
* Public Relations Society of America. Chapter Past President, Board Member and National Assembly Delegate.
* The Children’s Institute. Board of Directors, 2000 – present.
* American Cancer Society/Eastern Division. Marketing Advisory Council, 2002 – present.
* George Eastman House Museum of Photography. Marketing Advisory Board, 2005 – present., PRSA
* Ad Council of Rochester, Board of Directors, 2008 – present

•    Bausch & Lomb University LDP Alumni
•    Kodak Alumni
•    Bausch & Lomb Employees and Alumni

Michael McDougall’s Honors:

PRSA Silver Anvils:Corporate Brand/Reputation (2006), Global (2008, 2006), Special Events (2008, 2006), Consumer Technology (1999)

PRSA Silver Anvil Awards of Excellence:Consumer Technology (2008), Special Events (2006), Global (2004), Healthcare (2002)

PRSA Bronze Anvil Awards of Commendation:Media Relations/Technology (2006, 2005)

PRWeek Awards:Boutique Agency of the Year (2002), Technology Campaign of the Year (2000)

PRSA PRisms (Rochester, NY):Best of Show (2008, 2006, 2005, 2002, 2001, 2000); 25+ addl awards

PRSA Big Apple Awards (New York City):Best of Show/International (2004), Reputation Management (2006), International (2006)

Silver SABRE/CIPRA Awards:Technology/Hardware Launch of the Year (2002, 1999)

Holmes Report:Top Places to Work in PR (#11, 2002); Top 20 Tech PR Firm (2002); Top 150 Firm (2001, 2002)

PRNews Awards:Global Program (2006); Honorable Mention: U.S. Product Launch of the Year (2001)

Rochester Business Journal:40 Under 40 (2001)

Michael McDougall’s Contact Settings

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