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Renée Sue Edelman attributes her success to the values of lifelong education, self-reliance, and community service instilled by her parents. These principles have guided her distinguished career in communications, where she has focused on helping clients share their stories and create positive change. Starting in the 1980s as a news assistant at the New York Daily News and a reporter for Central Jersey Home News, Renée joined Edelman in 1987, the global communications firm founded by her father, Daniel J. Edelman. Renée held several key positions, including vice president of technology, senior vice president, and executive vice president of new media. She also helped establish Edelman’s sister company, PR21, later known as Zeno Group, serving as executive vice president of new media until 2003. From 2003 to 2020, Renée worked as a senior media strategist before becoming senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Since 2021, she has focused on diversity recruitment and educational events as senior vice president of archivist and special projects. She has served on the board of directors for Daniel J. Edelman Holdings, Inc. since 2013. In addition to her professional work, Renée has been involved with the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, the Women’s Leadership Council at Phillips Exeter Academy, and Theater for the New City. Inspired by her father’s PR work and her mother’s corporate success, Renée earned a BA in English from Yale and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. She is passionate about mentoring young people and plans to write a book about her mother’s life.
Values That Shape Leadership
Building a Communications Legacy
Overview: In this session, Renée can discuss her early career, from her start as a news assistant to joining the Edelman family business. Attendees will gain insight into her growth within the company and how she contributed to its evolution into a global communications powerhouse.
Navigating Challenges in Public Relations
Overview: Renée can reflect on her role in Edelman’s key turning points, such as her time as EVP of new media and helping establish Zeno Group. She’ll share insights on overcoming challenges, seizing new opportunities in PR, and how the industry has evolved through the decades.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Legacy Building in the Workplace
Overview: This extended session could focus on Renée’s recent work in diversity recruitment, her leadership in special projects at Edelman, and her dedication to creating inclusive environments. She could discuss the initiatives she’s been a part of and how they have shaped the culture at Edelman and beyond.
Mentorship, Career Development, and Giving Back
Overview: A comprehensive look at Renée's approach to mentoring young talent, sharing the lessons learned from her parents, and the importance of giving back. She could discuss her involvement in the Women’s Leadership Council at Phillips Exeter and the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, offering actionable advice for young professionals.
A Lifelong Pursuit of Learning, Leadership, and Impact
Overview: In this extended session, Renée can reflect on her entire career journey, from her academic roots in English and Journalism to her success in public relations. She can explore how each role shaped her leadership, her contributions to various organizations, and her plans to mentor the next generation through initiatives like writing a book about her mother. This session would offer a deep, holistic look at Renée’s legacy in both her professional and personal life.
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