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Kelly
O'Dwyer Manuel
Head of Global Industry Analyst Relations
NXP Semiconductors
Kelly O'Dwyer-Manuel has a proven track record of scaling high-growth marketing programs for companies including Axiomatics, Titus (now Fortra) and Quest Software through strategic positioning, market intelligence, and targeted content-driven campaigns. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, Kelly excels at developing strong, measurable messaging that boosts brand awareness and establishes market leadership. In her current role leading the Global Industry Analyst Relations (IAR) program at NXP Semiconductors, Kelly drives the strategy and execution of analyst engagement across the company’s core markets—Automotive, Industrial & IoT, Mobile, and Communications Infrastructure. She serves as the primary liaison between NXP and the analyst community, shaping the company’s analyst-facing narrative and ensuring alignment across executive spokespeople, product leaders, and marketing teams. Kelly is recognized for her ability to build and extend AR programs, establish trusted relationships with influential analysts, deliver compelling corporate narratives, and integrate analyst insights into product strategy and marketing. Her leadership has made AR a foundational element of NXP’s global communications strategy, helping position the company as a leader in semiconductor innovation.
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21 August 2025 10:30 - 11:15
Panel - Starting strong: A practical guide to launching AR
What does a “good” analyst relations program look like? It depends on your size, budget, goals, and how much internal buy-in you’ve got. In this panel, you’ll hear from product marketers and AR leaders who’ve launched programs at very different stages of company growth. From scrappy, low-budget beginnings to fully resourced AR functions, they’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and how they adapted along the way. Key takeaways: - The essential building blocks of a first AR program - How to prioritize when resources are tight - What to scale—and when