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| TJ White |
Sloane & Company hires TJ White as managing director and head of special situations. White joins the agency from FGS Global (formerly Sard Verbinnen & Co.), where he most recently served as a director, providing strategic communications counsel and support to clients on complex transactions and special situations, including M&A, capital markets events, shareholder activism defense, crises, executive leadership transitions and litigation. In his new position, he will lead and refocus Sloane's issues and advisory practice for executives, boards, and alternative asset management clients while also fostering new connections and opportunities that contribute to growth for the company.
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| Laura Shuey-Kostelac |
FINN Partners promotes Laura Shuey-Kostelac to partner global public affairs. Shuey-Kostelac has been with the agency since 2014, most recently serving as VP. She has worked with clients focused on emerging issues in economic development, sustainability, green energy, social justice, international affairs and consumer education. As a partner, Shuey-Kostelac will drive the continued expansion of the global public affairs team's portfolio of engagements advancing public art, social justice and global economic development.
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| Joanna Fanuele |
Bastion Insights, which has rebranded from Bastion db5 to reflect the increasing globalization under its Australian parent company Bastion Agency, names Joanna Fanuele CEO. Fanuele comes to Bastion from Hall & Partners, where she worked for the past eight years, most recently as managing partner, East Coast & U.S. Health. In her new post, she succeeds outgoing CEO Chris Hubble, founder of the agency. The move places three female professionals – Fanuele, president Neva Shah, and executive director Gasia Kazanian – at the helm of the consultancy. "In addition to her impressive accomplishments and expertise, she – as a woman and respected business leader – brings an invaluable perspective to the position," said Bastion USA CEO Dax Cornelius.
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| Pam Novak |
Mondavi & Family promotes Pam Novak to VP of marketing. Novak has been with the winery since 2015, most recently serving as senior director of marketing. Before coming to Mondavi, she held marketing positions with Clos Du Val Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates. In her new post, Novak will oversee marketing efforts for C. Mondavi & Family's entire portfolio and serve as a member of its executive leadership team. "Pam has demonstrated throughout her career the ability to speak to all consumer segments while driving brand awareness with the trade and distributors alike," said Mondavi CEO David Brown.
Vested brings on Sitha Ngy as senior creative director, Paul Dalton-Borge as managing director, and Adam Fontana as director of digital strategy... ChristianaCare, a private not-for-profit regional health care system in Delaware, appoints David Minifie as SVP and CMO... FINRA, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to investor protection and market integrity, hires Chris Rosello as SVP, global government affairs and Chris Spina as SVP, corporate communications.
FTI Consulting CEO Steve Gunby, 68, has changed his mind about stepping down in 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Stagwell brings on David Olesnevich as chief growth officer, owned media and Drew Schutte as chief revenue officer, owned media... Spectrum Science names Lisa Talbot president of Spectrum Science Communications. Talbot was most recently chief client officer at MSL, where she oversaw healthcare, consumer and corporate practices... IHS, a global information provider, names Stephanie Buscemi as SVP and CMO, a newly created role....Red Shoes Inc., a woman-owned, marketing firm in Appleton, WI, promotes Reagan Fritts, Mia Hermansen, Katie Much, Jennifer Thurlow and Carly Tiedt to new roles. 
Former deputy undersecretary of agriculture Darci Vetter joins berry producer Driscoll's as VP, public affairs.
The International Dairy Foods Association brings on 
