Valerie Beaudett

VP of Brand, Creative, Content, Comms

BlackPoint Cyber

Jul 2026 - Current (3 months)

Champion and drive company-wide brand and messaging standards
Lead and execute global communications strategy across media relations, social media, executive communications, and corporate storytelling
Translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear and compelling narratives
Build and elevate the AI story, showcasing differentiation and outcomes
Develop and manage relationships with key cybersecurity media, analysts, and industry influencers
Partner across teams to shape company messaging around product launches, company milestones, partnerships, funding announcements, and industry developments
Build and elevate executive thought leadership by supporting speaking engagements, media opportunities, and indus

Sr. Director Corporate Communications

Huntress

Sep 2023 - Apr 2026 (2 years 8 months)

Led global corporate and product communications strategy for a high-growth cybersecurity company during a period of rapid market expansion and category acceleration.

Helped elevate Huntress into a recognized cybersecurity category leader through integrated communications strategies spanning executive visibility, media relations, product storytelling, and thought leadership.

Shaped and amplified company narratives around AI, cybersecurity innovation, and the future of managed security, translating complex technical topics into clear, differentiated market messaging.

Built and scaled a high-performing communications function and team across corporate communications, executive thought leadership, product PR, an

Head of Corporate Communications & PR

Jupiter Intelligence

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Reporting to the CMO, I was responsible for branding, PR, internal communications, executive & corporate comms, social media, and analyst relations for a climate technology company in a highly regulated industry. Spearheaded PR to elevate the Jupiter brand and shape company perception, including cultivating media relationships, elevating exec voices through thought leadership and government relations. Evolved the Jupiter brand and with new message framework, look and feel, and creative. Orchestrated internal comms; co. newsletter, emails, and All Hands presentation outlines. Developed a content strategy that spanned research reports, eBooks, videos, and blogs. Built a social media strategy to drive engagement and awareness, resulting in a

Head of PR | Comms

DataStax

Apr 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 7 months)

Responsible for global PR and corporate communications strategy across the US, APAC, and UK
Scaled PR to build broad awareness for DataStax and its executives including creative storytelling, product launches, and exec comms. Hired and managed global PR agencies. Partnered with internal stakeholders, including CEO, CPO, analyst relations, social media, customer advocacy, and content marketing to ensure close alignment. Managed and coached a Sr. PR Manager. Measured, analyzed, and reported monthly and quarterly goals

Director of Global Communications & Public Relations

Medallia

Jul 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Reporting to the CMO, I was responsible for global corporate communications. Led communications through the IPO process and six acquisitions. Partnered closely with legal and executive leadership teams on review and approval processes for public-facing communications and quarterly earnings announcements. Owned media relations, content, social, crisis comms, exec and internal comms. Scaled to 12 regions across ANZ, EMEA and US. Acted as player-coach for a team of 2 including social media and content.

Director, Global Industries Corporate Communications

Oracle

Mar 2013 - Jul 2019 (6 years 5 months)

Global corporate communications director for a variety of Oracle's industry business units including biotech/pharma, hospitality, restaurants, insure-tech, healthcare and financial services. The PR lead for Oracle OpenWorld in 2017 and 2018.

My role is to humanize the Oracle brand through creative and inspiring storytelling. I am responsible for cultivating strong relationships with executives and customers in several Oracle industries. I work closely with executives to determine key priorities and develop strategic plans to meet business unit objectives. I create inspiring stories and share them via strategic corporate communications including media relations, byline articles, customer PR, awards, speaking engagements and new

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Principal and Owner - Strategic Marketing and Comms Firm

UmbrellaPR

May 2004 - Jan 2013 (8 years 9 months)

Umbrella PR is owned and operated by Valerie Beaudett, a strategic marketing and communications professional serving the technology industry. Services include messaging, positioning, writing, marketing programs, public relations, analyst relations, lead generation, Website, Social Media, customer reference programs and events.

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ParAccel - PR, AR, lead gen, events, social media
Host Analytics - Acting VP Marketing
BIRST -lead gen, collateral, website, programs, PR
LucidEra - lead gen programs
Greenplum - trade show mgmt, partner marketing with SAP
Informatica - PR and customer reference program
Talend - customer success story writer
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