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| Ryan Ostrom |
Jack in the Box names Ryan Ostrom executive vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Feb. 1. Ostrom comes to Jack in the Box from General Nutrition Centers, where he served as chief brand officer, helping the company modernize its marketing, e-commerce, innovation, and product development. Before that, he was at Yum! Brands as global chief digital officer for its KFC unit, and has also served as chief marketing officer for Sears’ Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands. He succeeds Adrienne Ingoldt, who will become senior vice president, chief customer & strategy officer. “His experience and leadership demonstrate a proven track record of transforming brands through unique campaigns, all while leveraging digital platforms to modernize how consumers engage with brands,” said Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris.
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| Sushant Trivedi |
BlocPal International brings on Sushant Trivedi as chief marketing officer. Trivedi comes to BlocPal after working for more than a decade at Procter & Gamble, most recently as business and commercial strategy leader at P&G Ventures, the company’s studio partnering with startups, entrepreneurs, and inventors. In addition to working to strengthen BlocPal’s existing business strategies, he will help drive the company’s presence and growth as it expands in major markets in the US and around the world. "Not only does Sushant bring a strong marketing background but also a business acumen in revenue maximization, growth strategies and global expansion," said BlocPal CEO Nick Mellios.
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| Allison Johnson |
Enphase Energy, a global energy management technology company, names Allison Johnson chief marketing officer. Johnson was previously chief marketing officer at PayPal and has served as vice president, worldwide marketing communications at Apple. She was also founder and managing partner at West, a hybrid marketing and venture capital studio. At Enphase, Johnson will be responsible for all global marketing activities, reporting directly to company president and CEO Badri Kothandaraman. “As a recognized marketing leader, Allison’s experience building some of the world’s most valuable brands is key as we look to accelerate our growth and establish Enphase as the recognized leader in the global transition to energy independence,” said Kothandaraman.
Andrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.
Linhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive. 
Allison DeLeo, who rose to senior VP and West Coast lead during a nearly 17-year run at Racepoint Global has joined Method Communications as senior VP.
APCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.
Joele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.
