• Develop and execute a comprehensive global Analyst Relations strategy aligned with corporate growth and positioning objectives. • Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with leading UCaaS and CCaaS analysts. • Lead participation in major analyst evaluations (Magic Quadrant, Wave, MarketScape, etc.). • Drive structured engagement plans to proactively influence analyst perception and coverage. • Develop and execute a GEO strategy to improve Intermedia’s visibility and positioning within AI-powered search engines and generative platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity). • Partner with Content, SEO, Product Marketing, and PR to ensure authoritative, differentiated, and technically accurate content is optimized for AI indexing and citation. • Monitor AI-generated responses related to UCaaS/CCaaS market comparisons and ensure Intermedia is accurately and competitively represented. • Identify content gaps and develop strategies to improve inclusion in AI-driven research and recommendation outputs. • Act as a visible and credible evangelist in industry forums and practitioner communities, including Reddit, Spiceworks, LinkedIn groups, and other relevant platforms. • Establish and maintain a positive, authoritative brand presence in online technical and buyer communities. • Monitor sentiment and competitive narratives across forums and respond strategically and appropriately. • Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop thought leadership content that fuels organic discussions and strengthens brand advocacy. • Track analyst commentary, peer reviews, AI-driven summaries, and community discussions to identify perception gaps. • Provide executive-level insights on analyst sentiment, competitive positioning, and emerging industry narratives. • Develop coordinated response strategies for misinformation or competitive claims impacting reputation. • Prepare executives for analyst engagements and public-facing thought leadership opportunities. • Ensure alignment between analyst messaging, AI-search positioning, content strategy, and product roadmap communication. • Work closely with Product Marketing, Corporate Marketing, PR, SEO, and Digital teams to create a unified perception strategy.