Bio

Diane Vieira is the Head of Marketing & Communications at Leerink Partners and is responsible for developing and implementing integrated strategic communications plans to advance the Firm’s brand identity, broaden awareness of its expertise, and increase the visibility of its overall capabilities. Ms. Vieira has over 20 years of experience in financial services, specializing in product management, strategic marketing campaigns, and communications programs. Prior to joining Leerink Partners, she worked at Standish Mellon Asset Management Company (2004-2017), an investment subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon, where she served most recently as the Chief Communications & Marketing Director. Ms. Vieira is a Founding Member of Chief Boston, a private network built to drive more women into senior leadership roles. Additionally, she was named Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders by IEra Women Leaders Magazine (2024), Top 10 Most Influential Women in Business by CIO Look (2020), Most Influential Communication Executive in Investment Banking by AI Magazine (2018), and Financial Services Marketing Director of the Year by Wealth & Finance (2017). Ms. Vieira earned her Executive Certification in Marketing Strategy from Cornell University, a Master’s in Business Management from Cambridge College, and a B.S. in Accounting and Political Science from Merrimack College.