Sean Pate is a skilled and experienced marketing and communications expert with a focus on high-profile consumer tech brands. With over a decade of experience working in agency and corporate roles at companies like Oracle, Robert Half International, and the Pac-12 Conference, Sean honed his best practices early in his career. However, it was as the first communications lead for StubHub that Sean's career took focus on B2C brands with global footprints.

During his four years with the secondary ticket leader, Sean guided a fledgling startup into a household name, pioneering a data-driven PR strategy that the industry continues to leverage today. He managed StubHub through its hyper-growth period and acquisition by eBay, navigating multiple crisis issues, including lawsuits by the New England Patriots and Ticketmaster, and multiple government inquiries. Sean is an accomplished public spokesperson, appearing on local and national media.

Sean also broadened his global management while leading communications at Ancestry and Art.com, managing and collaborating on multinational lines of business. He is respected for his ability to work as a player and coach, as well as a passionate evangelist and strategist focused on driving positive corporate brand visibility.

Sean's specialties include community relations, corporate communications, crisis management, customer relations, government, legal, marketing, media relations, messaging, newsletters, personnel, press releases, program management, project management, public relations, public speaking, publicity, radio, TV, strategic planning, and supervisory skills.