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Myrna Van Pelt

Myrna Van Pelt

Regional Director, Analyst Relations - Asia Pacific

Director, Technology

 

Myrna has over 13 years experience having worked across various senior in-house roles focusing on communications and public affairs, and specialising in media relations, strategic communications, and technology and consumer communications.

Myrna is also experienced in B2B communications for the technology enterprise sector with experience in the telecommunications sector, networked services and software application providers. Agency client experiences include Canon, Pinnacle, Bluetooth, HP Procurve, and Thales.

Formerly the Corporate Affairs Manager for Apple Computer Australia for four years, Myrna was the company’s media spokesperson and responsible for driving wider acceptance of Apple’s core technology profile in consumer and business markets.

Prior to Apple, Myrna worked for Telstra Multimedia in the position of Public Relations Manager responsible for media relations, issues management, and was the advisory spokesperson for broadband multimedia development and its implementation across the consumer and corporate market.

Myrna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and PR) from Deakin University. Myrna’s second degree is a Post Graduate in Issues Management and Organisational Communications.  She is a member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia and a founding member for the Women In Management committee.