Therese Van Ryne
Senior Director, External Communications, Zebra Technologies
Therese Van Ryne is Senior Director of External Communications for Zebra Technologies. She joined Zebra as part of the acquisition of Motorola Solutions Enterprise business in October 2014. She and her team are laser focused on growing the company’s brand awareness globally aligned with business objectives. Her accomplishments include leading Zebra events with Harvard University and TED as well as the creation of the annual Intelligent Enterprise Index, resulting in positive media coverage, customer engagement and revenue growth.
Prior to Motorola Solutions, Van Ryne worked at SC Johnson where she led corporate communication strategies and drove PR and branding efforts for leading consumer products. One of her top achievements was leading the Windex® placement in the film, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” resulting in a 25% sales increase for the brand.
One of PR News’ 2019 Top Women in PR and Crain's Chicago's 2021 Most Notable Executives in Marketing, Therese also has experience as a journalist, editor and producer, reporting nightly from Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Van Ryne holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Journalism from Marquette University and an Executive Leadership Master’s Certificate from Cornell University.
Most Recent Posts by Therese Van Ryne
Experts: Corporate Social Responsibility Cannot Fall by the Wayside, Especially During Crises
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What Can We Do to #BreakTheBias About Women in the Workplace (and Society) Once and For All?
Looking for Philanthropic Inspiration? This Growing #Giveback Initiative Proves You Don’t Need an Elaborate Plan or Lots of Resources to Make a Difference
Inclusion & Diversity Expert: Why Every Company Needs to Assess Its “Performance”
The Ingenuity of One Zebra Partner Has Helped Empower Over 7,000 Front-line Heroes Through Several Humanitarian Crises, Enabling Them to Reach Over One Million People in Need
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