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April 16, 2025 | IPCEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
IPC, the global electronics association, announces the strategic appointment of Carrie Sessine as vice president of global communications. This newly created executive position underscores the association’s commitment to championing the electronics industry's critical contributions to global innovation and economic growth.
Sessine will spearhead IPC’s comprehensive communications strategy through high-impact industry partnerships, strategic media relations, social and digital engagement, and brand building initiatives. As the association’s chief reputation steward, she will collaborate with key stakeholders across IPC’s global ecosystem to develop powerful initiatives that positively impact the organization’s reputation and elevate the electronics industry’s profile and its most pressing issues.
With an impressive resume, Sessine has two decades of experience in corporate communications, reputation management, marketing, brand building and public relations. Prior to IPC, she served as the senior vice president of marketing & communications for In-Q-Tel, Inc., in Tysons, Va. While there, she led marketing and communications, directed a brand refresh, established crisis communications strategies, developed external content platforms and programming, and directed large-scale conferences.
Prior to her work at In-Q-Tel, Inc., Sessine led an independent strategic communications consultancy for clients in life sciences, pharma, biotech, corporate, and consumer packaged goods.
“Our decision to hire Carrie, above all, is a testament to her robust credentials. She has a demonstrated history of successfully working in the tech industry, protecting, and enhancing brand and corporate reputations,” said Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO. “Carrie is an immersive storyteller and stresses the importance of engaging audiences through fostering connections. Collaborating with her team, Carrie will help position IPC and the electronics industry as a driving influence in the world.”
Sessine is based in the Washington, D.C. area and can be reached at CarrieSessine@ipc.org.
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