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| Liza Pluto |
The Washington Post hires Liza Pluto as director of communications. Pluto comes to the Post from pet-care, snacking and food company Mars, Inc., where she served as media relations and issues manager on the company’s global external communications team. She was previously media relations manager at MSNBC, senior publicity manager at PBS and PR manager at CNN. “Her proven track record of elevating and showcasing high-profile talent, paired with her contagious passion for the media industry, make her an exceptional fit for the future of communications at The Washington Post,” said Post chief communications officer Kathy Baird.
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| Jordan Liebman |
Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) appoints Jordan Liebman as SVP of marketing and communications. Liebman previously served as VP, global brand marketing and demand generation for Blue Jeans, the cloud-based video conferencing service that was owned by Verizon. Liebman has also held executive posts at mcgarry bowen, BBDO Worldwide and Publicis. In his new role, he will oversee Konica Minolta’s marketing and communications team, spearheading efforts to accelerate revenue growth, enhance brand visibility, strengthen the company’s industry reputation and lead digital transformation initiatives. “His extensive marketing expertise across key disciplines will set us apart in the market, highlighting our products and solutions,” said Konica Minolta president & CEO Sam Errigo.
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| Anita Nightingale |
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority names Anita Nightingale as CMO. Nightingale was previously director of Europe for Barbados Tourism Marketing, where she led the island’s outdoor and online campaigns across continental Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. Before that, she served as the director of tourism for Montserrat and director of planning at Florida-based Zimmerman Advertising. In her new role, Nightingale will work to strengthen the destination’s presence in key international markets, overseeing global marketing and branding initiatives, and managing St. Kitts’ relationships with international agencies.
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. 
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.
