Debra Douglas

Senior Managing Director, Corporate Marketing Communications

Accomplished corporate communications and marketing executive with an extensive global financial services background. Recognized for delivering innovative communications and brand building programs. Expert at motivating teams and building consensus. Solid public relations and crisis communications skills. Excellent written and oral communications.

Senior Managing Director, Corporate Marketing Communications, BEAR STEARNS & Co. Inc., New York

Built a competitive brand image to improve the firm’s profile and performance in key markets worldwide. Reported to the CFO and worked directly with the firm’s senior management committee. Directed a staff of 50 covering New York, London and Tokyo to deliver a comprehensive and cross-functional Marketing Communications program to fit the firm’s global business needs. Successfully captured dedicated resources to deliver the highest quality, cost-effective communications, corporate and businesss group marketing literature, advertising, events, and sponsorships. Developed consistent and coordinated marketing efforts, improved client-facing programs and implemented new initiatives to elevate the brand image.

Managing Global Director, CIBC World Markets, NY

Established the USA corporate communications function for CIBC Wood Gundy, the investment banking arm of Canadian parent, CIBC. Created the new brand, CIBC World Markets, when the firm acquired Oppenheimer & Co Inc in 1997. Created and implemented the internal and external communications strategy for the acquisition, planned and executed the media relations program.

Personal Information

Full Name	Debra Douglas
Career Status	Actively looking
Job Title (most recent)	Senior Managing Director, Corporate Marketing Communications
Industry	Finance/Banking
Career level	Executive (SVP, VP Dept. Head, etc.)

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Education	Bachelor of Journalism Carleton University, Canada Speechwriting Course New York University
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