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| Edward Bridges |
FTI Consulting promotes Edward Bridges to global head of M&A and activism within its strategic communications segment. Bridges has been with the agency for almost three decades, previously serving as a senior managing director based in London. Earlier this year, he was recognized by MergerLinks as EMEA’s top public relations consultant in mergers and acquisitions. In his new role, Bridges will focus on driving collaboration with leaders and sector experts globally to further strengthen the segment’s holistic M&A and activism communications advisory capabilities. “Ed is not only an accomplished leader in our field, but his insight and demeanor are the embodiment of what makes FTI Consulting successful in this space,” said head of M&A and activism in the Americas Pat Tucker.
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| Beth Clayton |
Luquire hires Beth Clayton as VP of public relations. Clayton joins the firm from Indianapolis-based ad agency The Basement, where she served as director of strategic communications. She was previously VP of public relations at Bandy Carroll Hellige (now BCH Agency). At Luquire, Clayton will oversee strategic direction for some of Luquire’s largest client accounts, including Bojangles, Magnolia Wash Holdings and Simon Property Group. “Beth’s background in creating integrated communications strategies—and even departments—from the ground up, coupled with her deep expertise and knowledge of the consumer marketing space, make her the ideal addition to our team and agency,” said Luquire director of public relations Barry Finkelstein.
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| Tressie Lieberman |
Yahoo appoints Tressie Lieberman as CMO. Lieberman was most recently VP, digital marketing at Chipotle. She has also held senior marketing posts at Snap Kitchen, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. In her new position, Lieberman will oversee all aspects of the company's global marketing strategies, brand positioning, user acquisition and customer engagement initiatives. She will also play a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s direction and growth strategy. "Tressie’s combination of core marketing skills, leadership and people skills, and strategic creativity—especially in digital and social channels—are extremely rare,” said Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone.
Narrative Strategies brings on Christina Cameron and Jessica Stallone as senior directors... CI&T, a global technology transformation specialist, appoints Sarah Painter as SVP, marketing for EMEA... Avenue Z promotes Annie Zeigler to associate director, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Jeff Reczek, who most recently served as director of CDC Washington at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is coming on board as a partner at bipartisan health care firm TDY @ FGS Global.
Accenture promotes Rachel Frey to CCO, a newly created role at the company... AMD, a multinational semiconductor company, recruits Salesforce president and CMO Ariel Kelman to serve as its SVP and CMO... L.C. Williams & Associates, which is celebrating 40 years in business, brings Maria Balice back to the firm as EVP to lead its corporate affairs work.
Elevate Communications appoints Scott Bernstein, who has led marketing for the World Wrestling Federation, Hard Rock Cafe and National Amusements, as partner and chief strategy officer... Matter Communications brings on Angela Bonnici as VP, growth and head of the agency’s Boston office... Crosby Marketing Communications promotes Kelsi Fink to associate VP, PR and Laura Flury to associate VP, digital marketing.
Dezenhall Resources brings Sam Jefferies back to the firm as an SVP. Jefferies rejoins Dezenhall, where he had been a VP, from Starbucks, most recently serving as group manager, issues and crisis communications... The International Bottled Water Association appoints Matt Herrick as president and CEO, effective March 15... Stretch PR, which works with clients in the insurance and professional services industries, promotes Alana Anselmi to group account director.
