Daniel Saad
Daniel began his professional career more than 35 years ago in the daily newspaper business. During his 18-year tenure in that industry, he honed his skills as a communicator in the roles of art/design director, writer, columnist and associate editor. He capped that segment of his career as the co-founder and associate publisher of a start-up weekly community newspaper group.

More than 17 years ago, Daniel took the skills and experience earned in mainstream journalism and evolved his career into that of a corporate journalist and corporate communicator. In this phase of his career, he has again worked as a writer and editor; as well as a communications consultant and communications coach and trainer. In the role of project manager, Daniel has developed and maintained internal and external corporate communications programs for international organizations including automotive OEMs, automotive suppliers, financial organizations, and engineering and technology companies.

Most recently, Daniel held the position of Director – Global Corporate Communications with a tier one automotive engineering supplier. In that role, he managed internal and external communications programs in North America, Europe and India.

Daniel has earned 10 Renaissance Awards presented by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for his project management, media relations, and writing. Including a 2012 "Best of Show" for management of vehicle reveal, and related media relations, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

He is a member of IABC (and a Board Member of the Detroit Chapter), the International Motor Press Association (IMPA), the Society of Automotive Analysts, and is a media member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).

In addition to his corporate communications work, Daniel is a member of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). He has been a professional cartoonist for more than 35 years, penning editorial cartoons for daily and weekly newspapers. He has earned two national Suburban Newspaper Association (SNA) awards for “Best Editorial Cartoon” and has had his work exhibited in the International Salon of Cartoons in Montreal. He also is a regular blogger and has worked as a comedy writer.