Amy MacLeod

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DISC Type : DI

Vice President Corporate Communications at MDA Space

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Amy MacLeod is the Vice President of Corporate Communications at MDA Space, with over two decades of experience leading strategic communications in the technology and defence sectors for companies like Mitel and Seaspan. She holds a BA from the University of Waterloo and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell. People who have worked with her describe her as a "consummate professional" and "trusted advisor".

Amy is an active community leader in Ottawa, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She serves on the board of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation and the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Originally from Northern Ontario, she is described as a fiercely proud Canadian.

Unique fact: In 2018, Amy was appointed as Mitels first-ever Corporate Diversity Officer, tasked with driving strategic business and cultural change globally.

Personality Overview

Informal

Values Relationships

Achievement-Oriented

They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you.

Topics They Care About

Space & Defence
As VP at MDA Space and a board member of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), she is deeply involved in Canada's space and defence sectors.
Strategic Communications
Specializes in shaping complex business, financial, and technical developments into global communications programs for publicly traded companies in transition.
Community Healthcare
Actively supports local healthcare through her role as a board member for the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation and encourages community donations.

Media Appearances

MDA appoints Amy MacLeod as Vice President of Corporate Communications. Featured in MDA Space

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Former Mitel, Seaspan exec Amy MacLeod takes key leadership role at MDA. Featured in OBJ.ca

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Work History

6-2021
Vice President Corporate Communications at MDA Space
9-2019 - 6-2021
Vice President Corporate Affairs & External Communications at Seaspan ULC
8-2018 - 9-2019
Vice President Strategic Communications & Corporate Diversity Officer at Mitel
4-2014 - 7-2018
Vice President Corporate Communications at Mitel
9-2011 - 4-2014
Director Corporate Communications at Mitel

Education

1985 - 1988
BA from University of Waterloo
2019 - 2019
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University

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Insights For Selling To Amy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amy is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amy

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amy move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Amy take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Amy

Personality Compatibility


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