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| Jennifer Spendlove |
Springcoast Capital Partners, a growth equity firm that works with software and technology companies, names Jennifer Spendlove head of investor relations, a newly created role. Spendlove was most recently managing director at global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management, where she oversaw investor communications and fundraising and spearheaded the closings of multiple oversubscribed funds. Before that, she was a VP in the investment management division of Goldman Sachs. At Springcoast, Spendlove will develop and implement the company’s IR strategy, serving as a primary contact for limited partners and ensuring that investor communications provide clear insights into Springcoast’s strategic initiatives, portfolio updates and investment performance. “Jennifer’s track record in building a world-class investor relations program makes her an excellent addition to our team,” said Springcoast managing partner and co-founder Grant Wentworth. “We are confident her leadership will further enhance our engagement with investors.”
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| Ashok Sinha |
Dow Jones promotes Ashok Sinha, who has served as SVP, head of communications since last September, to chief communications officer, In his previous post, he oversaw all corporate communications functions globally, including public relations, internal, external, executive and financial communications. Before joining Dow Jones, Sinha held the SVP, head of communications spot at multi-platform content and entertainment company Audacy. Before that, he was VP, corporate communications at WarnerMedia; SVP, corporate communications at Publicis Media; and VP, corporate communications at Current TV. “He has rebuilt and led our communications team to effectively craft and share our story globally across functions,” said Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour. “Ashok’s leadership in the role of CCO will be critically important as we drive our business forward.”
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| Melissa Ford Shackelford |
LetsGetChecked, a global healthcare solutions company, hires Melissa Fors Shackelford as SVP of marketing. Fors Shackelford was previously managing director at Cigna’s health services business, Evernorth. Prior to that, she was VP of marketing at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, owner and operator of the Betty Ford Center. In her new post, Fors Shackelford will lead the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies across the United States healthcare sector and international markets. “Her exceptional track record driving growth paired with her innovative approach to healthcare marketing will be critical as we continue to expand our services and engage more clients globally,” said LetsGetChecked founder and CEO Peter Foley.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
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. 
Eitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.
DGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.
