Toni Simonetti

Toni is a consummate corporate communicator with long standing US Fortune 10 level tenure.

Her strong track record in providing valued, seasoned and results-oriented counsel to C-level executives sets her apart from many communications professionals.  Toni is a highly regarded manager and team leader dedicated to staff motivation and advancement.  She has a proven ability to manage and enhance corporation reputation throughout business cycles, as well as to safeguard reputation during challenging business conditions.  Toni embraces cutting-edge technologies and establishing interactive conversations with stakeholders is an integral part of her approach to PR.

Having led the communications departments of leading US companies, she has superlative and in-depth knowledge of global and public company dynamics.  Toni’s experience spans across a wide range of industries, including transportation, aerospace, defense, technology, healthcare, financial services and media, from both the business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors.

Her track record includes going beyond traditional media relations expertise, forging insights into critical cross-border communications issues, including experience with the local, regional, national and international press corps on nearly every continent.  Financial communications is one of her strong suits, as is marketing communications and consumer PR.

Toni has experience in every communications competency, including Communication Strategy; Media and Public Relations; Investor Relations-Corporate Communications; Crisis Management; Legislative-Regulatory Affairs; Employee Engagement; Executive Visibility; Change Management; Interactive Practices And Tools along with service as a Corporate Spokesperson.

Her C-Suite level corporate communications experience includes tenure at the following organizations:  General Motors, Raytheon, GMAC (Ally Financial), Centene, Hughes Aircraft, DirecTV and Dana Holding Corp.

Toni was awarded a B.A. Degree in Journalism (with a minor in French) and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.