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| Debra Fazio-Rutt |
The New York Women’s Foundation names Debra Fazio-Rutt VP of strategic communications. Rutt joins the foundation from ViacomCBS, where she most recently served as VP of corporate communications for Paramount Network. Before joining ViacomCBS, she was manager of publicity for The History Channel and a senior account supervisor at Trylon Communications. In her new post, Rutt will be responsible for developing, incorporating and implementing a broad range of public relations, media relations, social and digital activities. “Debra has a demonstrated track record in driving strategic communications during times of growth and transformation,” said NYWF president and CEO Ana Oliveira. The foundation invests in women-led, community-based solutions that promote economic security, safety, and health for the most vulnerable women.
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| Colleen Lerro Gallagher |
OnWrd & UpWrd, which recently launched in Alexandria, VA, brings on Colleen Lerro Gallagher as a founding partner. Gallagher joins the agency from Curley Company, where she was a vice president. She was previously vice president of communications & research for the Global Business Travel Association, and has worked on the communications teams at the Biotechnology Industry Organization and the Consumer Technology Organization. Gallagher will work with OnWrd & UpWrd founder Meghan Henning to manage the firm and handle client service. “Colleen brings a wealth of experience in advocacy communications, media relations, digital media and video and podcast production,” said Henning.
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| Lori Rhodes |
Berns Communications Group appoints Lori Rhodes global director, effective April 9. At BCG, she will serve as the agency’s anchor in the Middle East, working with its Europe-based clients. Rhodes has been based in Dubai since 2015, and has most recently served as principal, head of luxury and retail, for Red Letter MENA/OneCMG. Prior to relocating to the Middle East, Rhodes served as partner and managing Director at Lividini & Co. in New York, and vice president, media relations and special events at Saks Fifth Avenue. “Lori’s expertise in brand development, digital content creation, and retail marketing and communications will be invaluable to us as we expand our international footprint,” said BCG president Stacy Berns.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
Stagwell has named Lena Petersen, a veteran of MediaLink, Starcom MediaVest and Leo Burnett, chief brand and communications officer.
Carrie Healey has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as VP communications. Most recently, she was program lead at Purple Strategies.
HAVAS Red names Adeena Fried EVP health & wellness, based in New York... Genius Sports Limited, a provider of real-time sports data, names Tony Marlow as CMO... Deerfield Group, which works with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, promotes Bill Veltre to chief media officer... The Public Affairs Council brings on Monica Day as senior manager in its political affairs practice, Deanna Wisniewski as senior manager of communications and Sam Kasner as manager of events. 
Imre names Paulina De la Riva chief strategy officer. De la Riva joins the agency from Ogilvy Health, where she most recently served as EVP, strategy for North America... FNK IR, a strategic investor relations firm focused on smaller cap companies, brings on Greg McKinley as director, investor relations... Bear Icebox Communications, a Chicago-based firm, promotes Sean Wille to VP, strategy + operations... Abode Worldwide, a specialist firmthat works across hotels, short-term rentals and the wider serviced living sectors, appoints Kerry Wilson as chief operating officer.
