Debbie Foster
- 32 years in corporate and media relations with Fortune 500 corporation.
- Headed crisis and issues management for H.J. Heinz Company worldwide; developed corporate crisis management training program; spearheaded adoption of corporate social responsibility program and international operating and communication guidelines.
- Served as corporate spokesperson, interviewed by an average of 15 journalists weekly. Among them were: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, AP, Reuters, London Times, BBC, Biography, Sydney Morning Herald, Globe and Mail, and many others.
- Oversaw media relations at all Heinz affiliates globally during restructurings, recalls, product introductions, mergers, natural disasters, executive changes and many other crucial situations.
- Coached executives in the U.S. and internationally, for meetings with a broad spectrum of media, including The Financial Times, CNBC, Dateline, History Channel, Squawk Box and many others.
- A former member of the adjunct faculty at Duquesne University’s Graduate School of Business and Chair of the Board of Trustees at Westminster College.
“Debbie’s insight into the most important trends and issues facing the food industry,
as well as her many years of real world experience inside a global industry leader, make her
an invaluable counselor on strategy and programs for Edelman and our clients.”
– Chris Deri, Senior Vice
President, Edelman, New York