angela epstein

Epstein Associates IG is a Boutique Strategy offering management consulting, analysis of new markets, technologies and products in Mexico and Latin America for Fortune 100 clients as well as start-ups in the telecommunications, media and health industries. EAIG has offered services to the likes of Grupo Televisa, Silver Point Capital, Cablevision, The New York Times Syndicate, BroadVoice, Dominio del Cuco, PDI, etc. We have worked with Media Companies, TV broadcasters, Healthcare Companies, Institutional Investors, etc. and we specialize in operational efficiency, marketing, corporate strategy development, and reputation monitoring and crisis management.

I have worked in different capacities throughout my journalism career with several print and television outlets where I have Anchored on-camera news for two one-hour daily news segment for 24 hours news services, served as Correspondent and Reporter for a national and international network, produced specials on Presidential summits or the Atlanta Olympics, interviewed news making personalities from political leaders, heads of state, victims of disasters, scientist, innovators, etc.

Oversaw all aspects of IBM’s media launch of the e-business and collaboration strategy in Latin America and served as company spokesperson for e-business. Was responsible for supporting the sales division that championed IBM's new direction selling servers, storage systems, business information and management software which included data management, data integration, analytics, business intelligence and enterprise content management software services. Targeted, localized and created programs and messages supporting IBM’s e-business reinvention and identified key initiatives and executives to leverage in public. Organized all major e-business media forums in 6 major markets: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela. Managed relationships with Latin American and US based public relations and advertising agencies, and achieved best Public Relations’ results company-wide for the e-business and collaboration campaigns by leveraging contacts in the media industry that produced high quality and quantity of airtime, internet and print coverage.

The House of Representatives is the lower House of the Legislative power of the Colombian government. Worked in coordination with Congressmen and Congresswomen to identify relevant information to disseminate our different audiences, from journalists to local leaders or the opposition. I wrote and targeted news releases for distribution to the media serving as focal point to facilitating the writing of their stories. I also organized and conducted press conferences, and coordinated communication between the Congressmen and their team leaders in province. Worked closely with our legal and financial team to write the bills presented to the Congress' floor.

BroadVoice is a VoIP provider chosen by Wired Magazine as the best service in the country (2004) I worked closely with the visionary founders on business, marketing and execution plans identifying key international partners to develop business and create working sustainable alliances. Lead all media and public relations efforts working hand-in-hand with technical and general reporters, obtaining several important hits including Wired Magazine’s “best service in the country”

PDI manufactures, sells and distributes highly industry-awarded and evidence-based solutions and products developed for the prevention of infections supported by extensive research and clinical studies. PDI's shared mission is to fight preventable infections and help save lives by offering advanced products and comprehensive solutions that meet the highest standards of healthcare. As PDI’s GM for Latin America I have the responsibility for the company’s overall strategy in the region including product registration and compliance, legislative and regulatory efforts, sales and distribution, marketing, reputation monitoring, operations, and identifying and cultivating talent. I evaluate multiple local market conditions and build strong relationships with key players in the market and participate in the PDI Latin America Executive Committee. I develop local recommendations and rationale for portfolio and brands to maximize our value. I also identify opportunities to leverage local market knowledge to drive global research initiatives.