Sean Carnell

Marketing Leader @ Tenable (TENB) | Kelley MBA Graduate from Indiana University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Hey there! I’m a communications leader and systems-thinker with over a decade of experience architecting impactful programs for global brands. My expertise sits at the intersection of executive alignment and operational infrastructure - building the "connective tissue" that allows complex organizations to scale with speed and clarity. Currently, I am reinforcing my leadership experience with an MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, applying rigorous strategic frameworks to solve large-scale structural challenges. Here are some of my specialized skills: - Executive Communications & Strategic Narrative: Bridging the gap between C-suite vision and organizational action. - GTM Systems & Operating Rhythms: Synchronizing marketing teams into repeatable, high-velocity engines. - Internal & Employee Corporate Communications: Building global centers of excellence that drive alignment and engagement. - Data Analytics & Visual Storytelling: Leveraging quantitative insights to drive measurable business outcomes. - Cross-Functional Team Building: Leading high-performance teams to manage enterprise-wide infrastructure and change. - Project & Vendor Management: Navigating complex deployments in high-stakes environments. - Tigers: I still know a lot about wild tigers. I’m the Director of Corporate Communications at Tenable (Nasdaq: TENB), where I lead our global internal communications and institutionalize the operating frameworks that drive our Go-to-Market readiness across the marketing department. I am also a proud alumnus of Clemson University, with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences and a minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

Experience

  • Tenable ()
    • Director, Strategy & Operations, Agentic AI Accelerator
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    • Director, Corporate Communications
      Dec 2025 - Jul 2026 · 8 mos

      - Lead the global internal communications function to align 2,000+ employees with the company's evolving growth priorities and Go-to-Market engine. - Serve as the operational bridge between executive leadership and employees, ensuring enterprise-wide alignment on strategic pivots and product milestones. - Support operational alignment for the marketing department, leading high-impact special projects for marketing leadership and establishing the framework for scaled, cross-functional launches. - Drive company-wide AI adoption and training, empowering employees to leverage generative AI frameworks and tools for increased productivity and effectiveness.

    • Senior Corporate Communications Manager
      Aug 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      - Architected Tenable’s global marketing operating rhythm and program management processes, institutionalizing a repeatable GTM workflow that synchronized Product Marketing, Creative, Corporate Communications, and Revenue Marketing teams. - Increased campaign velocity by standardizing launch tiers, accountability metrics, and cross-functional hand-offs for major product programs and marketing campaigns. - Established the Marketing Leadership Council to streamline decision-making and resolve operational friction across 100+ stakeholders.

  • MOSAIC (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Marketing Manager
      Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 · 7 mos

      - Advanced the agency’s GTM strategy and marketing infrastructure to drive cross-functional growth for diverse B2B and B2C clients in tech, finance, and non-profits. - Directed brand identity systems and strategic narratives for technology conglomerates, aligning marketing processes with business development goals and successful pitches.

    • Senior Marketing Account Executive
      Oct 2017 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Leveraged data analytics and digital marketing strategy to manage diverse client accounts, focusing on corporate branding and social media marketing.

  • U.S. Specialist - U.S. Embassy Speakers' Program at U.S. Department of State
    Sep 2018 - Oct 2018 · 2 mos

    - Selected for a brief public diplomacy mission to the Russian Far East to strengthen bilateral relationships and foster mutual understanding of U.S. policies. - Delivered a series of lectures and seminars to students and officials, using strategic communications to highlight international wildlife conservation as a shared diplomatic interest.

  • National Wildlife Refuge Association ()
    • Communications and Marketing Manager
      Nov 2016 - Sep 2017 · 11 mos

      - Directed the overarching corporate communications and digital marketing infrastructure, orchestrating campaigns across web, email, and social channels to achieve a 30% YoY increase in donor acquisition. - Partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to architect and institutionalize a comprehensive strategic narrative and positioning platform for the National Wildlife Refuge System. - Managed a remote summer internship program, providing structured leadership opportunities for 25+ college students nationwide.

    • Campaign Manager/Marketing Associate
      Oct 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

      - Served as National Coordinator for an international expertise exchange program, driving collaborative human-wildlife conflict resolution strategies alongside Russian federal officials and the U.S. Department of Interior. - Managed the post-acquisition integration and scale of the Tigers for Tigers program, expanding the operational footprint to 14 collegiate chapters nationwide. - Executed high-impact content marketing and public relations campaigns, securing tier-one media coverage from major outlets including ABC and Voice of America.

  • Co-Founder at National Tigers for Tigers Coalition
    Apr 2011 - Oct 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    - Founded and scaled a national conservation organization, building the operational framework and grassroots marketing strategy to establish chapters across 10+ major mascot universities (e.g., Clemson, Auburn, LSU). - Established strategic partnerships with global tier-one NGOs (WWF, WCS, IFAW) to accelerate program visibility and advocate for public policy. - Orchestrated the organization - from executing 100+ field marketing events and national conferences to successfully positioning the entity for acquisition by the National Wildlife Refuge Association.