In the years I’ve known Deb, I’ve always been impressed by her passion: for the Business Partners, for the business, and for doing the right thing for both. This has won her public recognition from the partner community. She is persistent and outspoken when pursuing a solution about which she feels strongly, even if it is not a popular one. Her positions are founded in a deep level of expertise and experience. She is diligent and thorough. Her writing and communications skills are excellent. Lastly, she does it all with a sense of humor.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Debbie Cole as the Business Partner Communication Manager across several IBM Business Units over the years. Debbie has always demonstrated a strong commitment to the business with her excellent work ethic and creativity. She is always willing to learn, adapt and transform. Her presence, knowledge and skills were instrumental in fostering a 2-way communication with our Business Partners via the BP Advisory Council; executing a multi-touch communication approach via Web, social media, and Business Partner Communities; and promoting our Business Partners’ successes in the marketplace, and at key IBM Business Partner conferences. She demonstrated leadership by putting the Business Partner first; sharing her communications expertise and insights with our Business Partner Marketing teams; and collaborating with the teams to get the job done

Debbie is a consummate Marketing Communications professional. She is extremely conscientious, reliable, and trustworthy. Her honesty and forthrightness are key assets as a critical team member. I would highly recommend Debbie for any position or opportunity for which she believes that she can manage. Her down to earth and realistic assessments of communications needs and timeframes needed to execute contributed to our team success on critical product launches!