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| Molly Sullivan |
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants brings on Molly Sullivan as VP of government affairs. Sullivan joins the organization from Rasky Partners, where she was a VP. She previously held several roles in the Massachusetts State Senate, including legislative director for state senator Cindy Friedman and legislative director for the Joint Committee on Public Safety. “Molly’s substantial public policy experience will strengthen our advocacy efforts that promote an economy and business climate where our members, and their clients and industries they serve, will thrive,” says MassCPA deputy CEO Zach Donah.
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| Katherine Espinoza |
The Romans New York promotes Katherine Espinosa to senior VP, culture + media. Espinoza came on board at the agency last year, after serving as a VP at BCW. She previously worked at DKC and M Booth. In her new role at The Romans, Espinosa, who has handled such clients Amazon, Pernod Ricard and Candy Crush for the agency, will lead earned media relations. “Katherine intrinsically understands something critically important in PR—that culture is currency,” said The Romans executive VP and partner Srah Jenkins. “She is constantly seeking out trends relevant to our client brands and is relentlessly curious.”
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| Donna Tuttle |
Whataburger, which has nearly 800 outlets across 10 states, promotes Donna Tuttle to VP of marketing and communications, a newly created role. Tuttle most recently served as the company’s group director, brand communication & culture. Before joining Whataburger in 2017, she was senior creative director at Pace Communications. In her new role, Tuttle will oversee teams that handle marketing, advertising, consumer and marketing Insights, digital strategy and customer experience, CPG and retail brand marketing, brand communication, social media, PR and meetings and events. "Donna is a people-driven leader that always looks to what's possible for the brand," said chief administrative officer Alexander Ivannikov.
Chelsey Thomas, who was a VP at Booz Allen Hamilton and a professional staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is joining defense technology company AEVEX as VP of government affairs.
Finn Partners has named Fahlgren Mortine veteran Marty McDonald as managing partner and head of its new Columbus office.
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. 
