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| Jon Sawyer |
CG Life, which works with companies in the therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and research tools and services sectors, hires Jon Sawyer as chief operations officer. Sawyer was previously president and COO at closerlook inc., a digital marketing agency serving the pharmaceutical commercialization sector. After closerlook was acquired by Fishawack Health (now Avalere Health), he served as Fishawack’s COO for US Commercial. At CG Life, Sawyer will manage the agency’s operations as it partners with established and emerging organizations. “I know Jon well and have worked alongside him professionally for more than 20 years.,” said CG Life CEO David Ormesher, who was founder and CEO at closerlook. “His approachable, authentic and pragmatic leadership will add tremendous value to our team as we continue to grow with purpose.”
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| Jessica Fishman |
Kiterocket brings on Jessica Fishman as director of its renewable energy practice. Fishman was previously senior director of marketing and communications at sustainable energy company Powur, PBC. She has also held senior marketing and PR positions at AlsoEnergy, SolarEdge and Conergy. She began her career with the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the captain spot in the spokespersons unit. At Kiterocket, Fishman will work to advance the brands in Kiterocket’s renewable energy client portfolio. “Jessica brings deep technical knowledge and broad marketing experience in renewables to our team,” said Kiterocket CEO Amanda Foley. “Just as important as her professional track record is her personal dedication; she is an expert that truly walks the walk when it comes to her climate commitment."
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| Alexa Salcido |
20Two Studio promotes Alexa Salcido to VP. Salcido was previously a senior director at the firm. In her new position, Salcido’s duties include an increased focus on business development, ongoing evolution of client strategies and support of day-to-day agency management and team growth. “Alexa has been instrumental in growing The Studio, a founding team member steadfast in her commitment to taking us from a small start-up to a fast force of nine, coast to coast with over two dozen clients,” said 20Two Studio president Lauren Knudsen.
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| Karen Evander |
Dwyer Workforce Development, a national healthcare workforce development nonprofit, hires Karen Evander as director of communications. Evander comes to DWD from marketing and public relations firm C-360 Agency (formerly known as Clapp Communications, which was run by DWD CEO Barb Clapp). At DWD, she will lead efforts to enhance the organization’s visibility among prospective donors, partners and program participants, and work to effectively communicate its mission and successes to a national audience. DWD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides comprehensive support to individuals who lack opportunity and aspire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry.
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Alcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
