Our Team

Adrianne Beasley is Director of Strategy and Communications at the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes), where she leads enterprise strategy, engagement, and brand positioning to advance the state’s key industry clusters.

With more than a decade of experience spanning aerospace, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and technology, Adrianne works with industry leaders to align needs with statewide solutions—advancing initiatives that support business growth, workforce readiness, and long-term economic competitiveness. Her work with SC Competes sits at the intersection of industry, education, and government, helping position South Carolina for growth in areas such as advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation infrastructure.

At SC Competes, she oversees communications and statewide marketing for a portfolio of industry-led initiatives, research collaborations, and workforce programs. She plays a key role in connecting private sector partners with public and academic stakeholders to accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chains, and support business recruitment and expansion efforts.

Previously, Adrianne led South Carolina’s aerospace cluster, representing more than 400 companies and supporting global business engagement, industry collaboration, and strategic growth initiatives tied to one of the state’s most critical sectors.

Adrianne has served on boards supporting STEM education, global trade, and industry advancement, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.