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Elke Heiss, Vice President, Sterling Communications |
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Elke Heiss has over 17 years of experience implementing domestic and global marketing communications and public relations programs for both private and public technology companies. Her client experience includes representing, launching and re-positioning companies in the broadcast, digital media, telecommunications, wireless, networking, semiconductor and enterprise software markets.
Prior to joining SCI in 1999, Elke co-founded GlobalCom PR-Network Inc. in the U.S. and held executive management positions at GlobalCom PR-Network and Hartmann & Lotz Europe, a pan-European agency. She started her career in marketing communications at Alliant Computer Systems. She holds a BA honors degree in Business Organization from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. She is fluent in German, French and English.
As a member of SCI's executive management team, Elke contributes to the overall strategic direction of the agency, driving the business development efforts and participating in the overall marketing of the agency. She is also responsible for establishing and managing the agency's international PR network and programs, leads the agency's new business development efforts and heads up the research and media strategy department.
Elke is a member of PRSA and Women in Telecommunications. She is an enthusiastic sailor and enjoys Asian culture and cooking, reading and traveling.
Elke is the primary contact for the agency's San Francisco office. You can connect with her directly at:
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