Dean Whitehair is a highly experienced media and analyst relations professional with over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. With significant accomplishments in both hardware and software industries, he has specialized in influencer relations and corporate communications, working with industry giants such as IBM, Symantec, AMD, BMC, and ServiceNow.

Dean has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University and has held several prominent positions throughout his career. His passion for the technology industry has led him to be a consultant for both small startups and multi-billion-dollar technology companies. Specializing in Cloud, Security, Storage, IT Management (ITSM & ITOM), Networks, Virtualization, Unified Communications, IoT, Semiconductors, he is skilled in trade association management, product and technology media relations, publishing, and industry analyst relations.

As Principal Consultant, Analyst Relations at Jay Publicom, Dean is responsible for providing invaluable counsel to companies seeking to drive growth and build brand awareness in their field of expertise. His past roles as Director, Global Industry Analyst Relations at ServiceNow, Head of Global Analyst Relations at Check Point Software Technologies, Senior Director of Global Analyst Relations at Symantec, and Senior Manager, Analyst Relations at BMC Software, among others, make him one of the most sought-after and reliable consultants in the industry.