Vicky Assardo

Vicky Assardo has extensive experience in public affairs and communications, currently serving as Head of Global Public Affairs at Abbott Rapid Diagnostics since September 2013. Previous roles include Senior Director of Global Public Affairs at Abbott Nutrition and Director of Public Affairs for Diabetes Care at Abbott. Vicky's background also encompasses a Vice President position at Zocalo Group, where leadership involved social, digital, and Word of Mouth marketing for Fortune 500 clients. At Neill Corporation/The Salon People, Vicky directed communications strategy for Aveda distributors, focusing on sustainability and internal communication initiatives. Other notable positions include Global Communications Manager at Aveda Corporation, managing strategic communications and environmental messaging, and Senior Associate at Carmichael Lynch Spong, where Vicky executed PR campaigns for food and culinary clients. Vicky earned a BA Hons in Public Relations and International Business from Leeds Beckett University.