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| Lindsey Pascarella |
Taft Communications brings on Lindsey Pascarella as its first chief client officer. Pascarella was most recently senior VP and managing director at Krupp, a NYC-based firm specializing in developing and amplifying platforms for thought leaders, authors and experts. She was previously a senior VP at MWWPR, where she worked for 15 years. At Taft, Pascarella oversees account operations, as well as working with account teams to provide high-level strategic guidance, drive strategic growth, and optimize clients results. She joins the executive committee alongside agency CEO Ted Deutsch CFO Mark McNulty. “Lindsey’s vast industry experience and talent for driving high-performing teams will further strengthen the firm as we embark on our 40th year in business and continue our growth trajectory,” said Deutsch.
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| Laura Santella-Saccone |
MetroPlusHealth, which provides health insurance as part of NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City's public health system, names Laura Santella-Saccone as chief marketing and brand officer. Santella-Saccone joins MetroPlusHealth from Array Behavioral Care, where she was senior VP of marketing & strategy. Before that, she served as CMO at Cure Urgent Care and Specialty Infusion Center as well as holding senior marketing positions at companies including Nabisco, Gerber, Dannon Yogurt and Mars Chocolate. In her new post, Santella-Saccone will be responsible for all aspects of MetroPlusHealth's marketing strategy, including strategic communications, product promotion, media relations, and events management. "Her expertise and track record as a visionary leader and marketing strategist will be critical to our mission of prioritizing quality care for all over profit,” said Dr. Talya Schwartz, president & CEO of MetroPlusHealth.
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| Jessica Ware |
MMGY Wagstaff brings on Jessica Ware as account director, travel and tourism. Ware was previously VP, marketing and editorial director at travel agency Skylark, spearheading the company’s brand positioning, sales strategies, data and results-driven marketing and strategic partnerships. In her new role, she will play an essential role in the company’s new business efforts alongside MMGY Wagstaff’s SVPs Maïté Conway Ross and Jessica Rodriguez, as well as leading account strategy and travel trade relations. “Her keen focus will help us enhance our existing PR and destination marketing services on the East Coast," said Ross.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
