Alan D.

Alan D. has a strong background in communications and public relations. Alan has held various roles throughout their career, starting as an Account Executive at Porter Novelli in 1999. Alan then worked at Golin Harris as a Senior Account Executive before joining Burson Marsteller as a Senior Associate. Alan later became a Managing Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard.

In 2007, Alan joined Multiverse as a Marketing & Communications Manager, where they were responsible for community management, media relations, and project management. Following this, they served as the Public Relations Director at Bigpoint Inc., managing external communications and building the brand.

Alan then worked as a Partner at TriplePoint from 2012 to 2016 before becoming the Managing Director at Grayling, a boutique communications agency. Alan also worked as a Communications Team Member for The Ocean Cleanup, supporting media engagement in North America.

Currently, Alan is the Managing Director at SHIFT Communications, where they lead the Technology and B2B practice group and serves on the global crisis communications team.

Throughout their career, Alan has gained experience in crisis communications, brand building, media relations, and team management. Alan'sexpertise spans various industries, including technology, gaming, and environmental conservation.

Alan D. has a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Alan has also obtained a certification in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All from LinkedIn in 2021.