A long-time marketing professional, Keith R. Pillow possesses 13 years of experience developing and implementing strategic marketing communications programs in the technology, media, entertainment, telecommunications, consumer products, and sports marketing sectors. As the public relations manager for the Technicolor division of Thomson, SA (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS), Keith oversees global internal and external communications programs for all five Technicolor business units. In this role, he manages all facets of the company's worldwide corporate communications efforts, including media, industry analyst, and investor relations; corporate and service positioning; branding; employee communications; crisis communications; and trade show marketing support.

Previously, Keith was principal, founder, and CEO of KRP Communications, Ltd., a full-service marketing communications consulting firm specializing in the development and execution of related programs for companies in the technology, professional services, and nonprofit arenas. Prior to establishing KRP Communications, he served as the public relations manager for the Western Hemisphere for Dassault Systemes, and held senior corporate communications positions at Fleishman-Hillard, Shandwick International (now Weber Shandwick Worldwide), and Quarterdeck Corporation. Keith began his PR career as a sports marketing manager at Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc., where he worked with some of the most prestigious organizations in sports, including the NFL, IMG, LPGA, Major League Soccer, PGA TOUR, and World Cup USA. Keith has also managed sports advertising for TBWA Chiat/Day, and media relations activities for the Denver Nuggets.

Keith holds B.S. degrees in marketing and international business from the University of Colorado, and a MBA in marketing from Pepperdine University. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, the Phi Beta Kappa equivalent for business school graduates; the American Marketing Association (AMA); the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA); and the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP).

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