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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.
Bastion appoints Jody Sowa as managing director, PR in the US, strengthening the company’s growing presence in Los Angeles and New York... The Davis Companies, a Boston-based real estate developer, appoints Andrea Simpson as EVP of creative, brand and communications... CBIZ, a professional services advisor, appoints Christopher Sikora as VP, investor relations and corporate finance.
Nick Clegg, who was global affairs president at Meta in a seven-year run, has joined London's Hiro Capital investment firm as a general partner.
Burson brings on Bruce Haynes, who served as global co-chairman of the crisis communications and issues management unit at FGS Global, as U.S. head of public affairs.
The Herald Group, a DC-based public affairs firm, brings on DDC Public Affairs SVP, creative director Brad Whitford as chief creative officer... Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute hires former Mastercard VP of marketing Dana Bodine as its first CMO... Reinsurance Group of America, a life and health reinsurer, appoints Ryan Krueger as SVP, investor relations, effective Jan. 5, 2026.
Edelman has named Anna Vogt, who is EMEA chief strategy officer at VML, as its
