Ethan Rasiel

Ethan Rasiel has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Ethan is currently the CEO and co-founder of Lightspeed PR, a highly regarded firm specializing in healthtech and consumer electronics. Since its founding in 2013, Ethan has successfully assisted numerous clients in achieving their marketing and business objectives through various strategies such as earned media, social media, influencer engagement, and display advertising.

Prior to their role at Lightspeed PR, Ethan served as an official member of the Forbes Agency Council starting in 2017.

From 2011 to 2013, Ethan held the position of Director of Public Relations at Samsung Electronics America. During their tenure, they managed all aspects of communications for the company, including overseeing five PR agencies, supporting over 200 product launches annually, and handling various events, activations, and ongoing campaigns across a range of consumer and enterprise products.

Prior to their role at Samsung, Ethan worked for Edelman as the General Manager from 1998 to 2011, where they gained extensive experience in public relations management.

Ethan started their career as an Account Executive at Shandwick in 1997 and further honed their skills as a reporter for Rockland Journal News in 1996.

Overall, Ethan Rasiel's work experience showcases their expertise and achievements in the fields of public relations, marketing, and communications.

Ethan Rasiel started their education at Carnegie Mellon University in 1990, where they studied Computer Science. Ethan then transferred to Rockland Community College in 1992 and pursued a degree in Journalism, which they completed in 1993. Afterward, they attended Syracuse University from 1993 to 1995, earning a B.A. in Public Relations.