 Mandy Jenkins |
Storyful, a social media insights and content company owned by News Corp, has named Mandy Jenkins editor-in-chief. Jenkins, who has been serving as head of news for the company, will be tasked with expanding its research and verification services. Before coming to Storyful, she held executive positions at Digital First Media, The Huffington Post and the Cincinnati Enquirer. She is also on the board of directors of the Online News Association. “Mandy Jenkins has been a vital member of the Storyful team and we are thrilled to grow her role in the organization, especially as we continue to evolve into a world-class social newsroom,” said Storyful CEO Sharb Farjami.
 James Smith |
Albany, NY-based Baker Public Relations has brought on James Smith as vice president. Smith most recently served as VP at Corning Place Communications, working with a broad range of clients, including those in the public protection, education, energy and business sectors. He has also held PR positions with Albany Medical Center, Special Olympics New York and New York Independent System Operator. Smith’s career began as a writer and columnist for The Saratogian, and he was also business editor of The Record. “With the hiring of Jim, we will continue our focus on delivering clients hands-on account management, professionalism and exceptional results. Jim fits our culture perfectly and will offer tremendous value to our clients and play an integral role in the future success of the firm,” said Baker Public Relations president and CEO Megan Baker.
 Ashley Barna |
Washington, DC-based RepEquity has hired Ashley Barna as vp of digital advertising and search engine optimization. Barna comes to RepEquity from Sabre Hospitality Solutions, where she was director of search engine marketing, working with global brands in hospitality, hotel, tourism, real estate, and airlines. She will report directly to RepEquity’s CEO and founder, Tripp Donnelly. “Ashley brings both proven leadership and enterprise-class experience to this new role,” said Donnelly. “Her background in recruiting, training, and building teams in fast-growth environments makes her perfectly suited to lead our award-winning digital advertising and search marketing teams.”
Seven Letter hires Allie Raffa, who was most recently White House correspondent for NBC News, as a senior director... Points of Light, an organization founded by President George H.W. Bush that is dedicated to volunteer service, names Jeff Zanelli as CMO... Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company, appoints Nora Shepard as VP of communications.
Alcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
