Zayo has appointed Mariana Agathoklis Schlock as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to strengthen its brand and market presence. The digital infrastructure network provider created this executive role as AI adoption increases demand for global infrastructure.
Reporting to Zayo CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Agathoklis Schlock will oversee communications, marketing, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) functions. She will coordinate the approach to engagement with staff, customers, industry partners, investors, and the community.
Sampath said her experience will help Zayo communicate its value as AI reshapes infrastructure requirements.
“We have a significant opportunity ahead of us as AI drives new infrastructure demand and enterprises look to put AI to work across their businesses,” said Sampath. “I know firsthand her skill in transforming complex technology into compelling customer and market narratives. Her ability to operate at speed and scale is exactly what Zayo needs as we sharpen our story and capture this market moment.”
Agathoklis Schlock joins Zayo after nearly nine years at Verizon. During that time, she held senior positions across consumer, business, media, and corporate operations.
Extensive Experience in Communications and Brand Strategy
Most recently, she led communications at Verizon Consumer, a business unit generating $100 billion in annual revenue. She contributed to major brand and commercial initiatives, including the public launch of 5G and Verizon Business Small Business Days. She also helped launch the award-winning Verizon Family campaign.
Agathoklis Schlock highlighted Zayo’s role in supporting businesses through technological change.
“As AI reshapes how companies operate, their technology backbone becomes even more central to their ability to grow, innovate, and compete,” said Agathoklis Schlock. “Zayo has the physical network, expertise, and talent to lead this transformation and help our customers and industry partners navigate this change. I look forward to building on the strong capabilities of the communications, marketing, and ESG teams as we make Zayo’s value unmistakable to customers and the market.”
Before joining Verizon, Agathoklis Schlock spent 12 years at MTV, leading corporate and brand communications. She also managed communications for programming and digital initiatives. Over her career, she has linked brand image, customer relationships, and corporate strategy together. Additionally, she has assisted organizations in change management and market relevance.
Her work has received recognition from PRWeek, Cannes Lions, Digiday, Cynopsis, and other industry organizations. Additionally, she mentors and participates in the Institute for Public Relations.
Boston University graduate Agathoklis Schlock serves as the inaugural co-chair of the university’s 1839 Society. Zayo is aligning its communications, marketing, & ESG functions to support growth & strengthen its position in the expanding AI infrastructure market.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
