Dave Nieland serves as a strategic communications advisor to some of the world’s leading technology companies. He is skilled at providing services and counsel on corporate reputation, branding/messaging, executive visibility, competitive and incident communications, spokesperson training, global programs and integrated media campaigns. Most recently, Dave served as Executive Vice President at Weber Shandwick, where he was a key leader in the firm’s global technology practice. Known for his client partnership skills and results orientation, Dave specializes in managing multi-channel communications programs that drive a business forward. He has deep experience in B2B technology, including cybersecurity, Internet infrastructure, IT services, enterprise software, semiconductors, telecom/wireless, as well as vertical markets such as healthcare & life sciences, energy & utilities, public sector, financial services, retail, media & entertainment, transportation & distribution, and manufacturing. Dave has three decades of experience consulting a wide variety of blue-chip technology companies and startups, including ARRIS, BEA Systems, Dell, Entrust Datacard, Ericsson, Freescale Semiconductor, Handango, Hitachi Consulting, i2 Technologies, Kinko’s, LifeSize, Microsoft, Motorola, NTT DATA Services, Planview, Sabre, Sprint, Symantec, Terremark, Texas Instruments, Unisys, Verisign, Verizon, and the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Forum. Dave has received numerous PR industry awards for client campaigns, including awards from SABRE, CIPRA, IPRA, IABC and TPRA. He received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a major in public relations.