Corporate Communications/Investor Relations/Public Relations & Publications Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

David Claxton, Founder
Wise Up Public Relations, Boson, Massachusetts, United States

David is the Founder of Wise Up PR. Wise Up PR is a global PR agency, based out of Boston, that provides each and every client with a bespoke, purely senior-level team that addresses their specific PR needs. David has over a decade of senior PR experience and has led campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Google, as well as devising highly successful programs for more fast-growing companies. A media relations specialist, he has also driven award-winning PR campaigns across every major English language media market – from the US, UK and beyond. 

David has extensive and varied sector experience having orchestrated campaigns across B2B technology, aerospace and defense, fintech, energy and numerous others. His former clients outside of Google included big brands like Avis, Fujitsu, Oracle, Pernod Ricard and Worldpay, as well as scale-ups like Freetrade, Otter.ai, ThousandEyes, Twilio and many more. He is also a former journalist, who specialized in sports business and technology issues at SportTechie (since acquired by Sports Business Journal). David is hands-on in supporting clients with their PR programs and communications challenges day-to-day, as well as managing all aspects of Wise Up PR’s operations.

Committee:  

Amy Brennan, Senior Director
Xperi Inc., Calabasas, California, United States
Amy has more than 20 years of domestic & international experience in marketing & communications. Currently she leads Corporate Communications & Brand at Xperi (parent company of TiVo, DTS and HD Radio). She is passionate about the role communications plays in weaving a cohesive story across multiple platforms and audiences.

Susana Briceno, Corporate Comms
Independent, Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Susana is a professional with 15+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and marketing. She has managed internal and external communications for multinational companies in various industries, including telecommunications, manufacturing, and oil & gas. A skilled writer and strategic thinker, Susana excels at conveying client visions to achieve business goals.

Rocio Herraiz, Communications & PR
Consultant, London, United Kingdom
Rocio is a strategic PR, brand, and corporate communications expert with 12+ years of experience driving high-impact PR campaigns. She has led IPO marketing projects, content strategy, and brand repositioning for global companies across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. She has worked with organizations such as Amadeus IT Group, SiteMinder, Zego, and Noventiq.