Don
Smialowicz
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Communications
Highly-respected executive with extensive experience designing business strategy and successfully leading organizations through periods of significant growth and transformation.
Brings decades of expertise across human resources, operations management, corporate communications, change management and M&A strategy and integration.
Former President and Chief Operating Officer of DDC Public Affairs, part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, with oversight of day-to-day operations, talent management and business strategy.
Expertise:
- Executive Leadership
- Business Planning and Operations Management
- Human Resources and Talent Management
- Corporate Communications
- Change Management
- M&A strategy and Integration
- Leadership Development
- Public Affairs and Advocacy

“Outside of HudsonLake, you can find me spending time with my wife, Lauren, and our daughters. And, as a lifelong fan, cheering on the New York Mets each baseball season.”