Amy McDonald

Professional Background

Over 20 years of experience in corporate communications across manufacturing, industrial and technology sectors. Expertise in logistics, professional services, private equity and publicly held companies
Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute highly successful communication strategies for $6 billion acquisition cited as the most successful in recent company history, generating $500 million in merger benefits ahead of schedule and propelling the business to industry-leading margins
Managed global media relations during three-year corporate transformation, which included divestitures of more than $11 billion in assets, acquisitions in China, Russia and Brazil, corporate restructuring, and plant closures
Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Liberty University

M&A Skills & Expertise

Manages communication for multi-million and multi-billion dollar mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestiture projects in the U.S. and emerging markets
Advocates for transparency and authenticity, believing that managing ambiguity is crucial to maintaining employee alignment and productivity through times of change
Brings expertise in stakeholder communication, culture and change communication, crisis communications, media relations, training and strategic communication planning
Helps business leaders discover what front-line employees most need to hear during times of change and forges simple strategies that amplify leadership voices across growing organizations

Project Highlights

Manufacturing: International Paper, Verso Corporation, PotlatchDeltic, Boral Industries, Reliance Worldwide Corporation, IG Design Group, ITT
Private Equity: Riverside Group, Audax, Marlin Equity Partners
Telecommunications: Sierra Wireless
Software: Aucerna, HSI, QualiTest
Logistics: xpedx, MNX