Emilie Cotter

Emilie Cotter is the Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of Audi of America, Inc., beginning May 2021. This role reports to Audi of America President, Daniel Weissland.

Emilie leads the brand’s U.S. public relations and communications strategy and oversees corporate, product and lifestyle communications, as well as the Government Affairs team. Her role focuses on both internal and external stakeholder groups – including media, dealers, partners, and state and federal policymakers.

Prior to her appointment as Chief Communications Officer, Emilie joined Audi of America as Director, Corporate and Brand Communications.

Emilie has served in roles across a variety of industries and focus areas including communications, brand and entertainment. She previously served as the Chief Brand Officer for Marketplace, leading communications and marketing, as well as SVP and Partner at FleishmanHillard overseeing strategy on events, partnership and publicity campaigns. Additionally, she was head of Corporate and Brand Communication for Lucasfilm, leading internal and external communications.

Originally from Napa, California Emilie holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication. Emilie and her family live in Northern Virginia.