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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.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
Sotheby’s brings on Christie’s global head of communications Natasha Le Bel to serve as chief communications officer.
The U.S. Green Building Council, developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, names David Purcell CMO, leading the organization’s marketing and communications... Capital V Strategies, a strategic communications and advisory firm, names Andy Dueñas to lead its newly launched Transactions & IPO Communications division... Haven Tower Group, which works with clients in the wealth management space, appoints Stephen Langlois to its board of advisors. Langlois is currently managing principal of Seaport Consulting Partners. 
