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| Julie Coker |
The New York City Tourism + Conventions Board appoints Julie Coker as president and CEO, effective Dec. 9. Coker is currently president and CEO at the San Diego Tourism Authority. She previously held that position at the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau. New York City is on pace to attract nearly 65M visitors in 2024, and in 2025, expects to welcome over 68M travelers, exceeding pre-pandemic visitation levels. “Julie is a respected industry expert and deeply experienced leader who will steward both NYC Tourism + Conventions and New York City’s $74B tourism economy,” said NYC Tourism + Conventions Board chair and Shubert Organization EVP Charles Flateman.
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| Christopher Adams |
Global X ETFs, a New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds, brings on Christopher Adams as CMO. Adams joins the company from UBS, where he was head of Americas marketing strategy, global markets. He was previously head of product & channel marketing – Americas at financial messaging service Symphony, a financial messaging service. Before that, he served in several VP positions at Goldman Sachs. At Global X ETFs, Adams will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the firm's go-forward brand and marketing strategy in the US. "Chris is a marketing leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful and innovative strategies in the financial industry,” said Global X ETFs CEO Ryan O'Connor.
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| Madlynn Schreibvogel |
GoWest Credit Union Association names Madlynn Schreibvogel VP of PR, a newly created position. Schreibvogel was most recently director of communications for the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. She has also served as deputy director of communications at the Colorado Department of Human Services and director, reputation management at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In her new post, Schreibvogel will work to promote the value of credit unions across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming; elevate the Association's public presence; and further efforts to educate about the benefits of joining a credit union. “Her deep expertise in public relations and her passion for economic and community impact will play a critical role in amplifying the voice of credit unions throughout the GoWest region," said GoWest SVP of marketing and communications Katy Wagnon.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
Stagwell has named Lena Petersen, a veteran of MediaLink, Starcom MediaVest and Leo Burnett, chief brand and communications officer.
Carrie Healey has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as VP communications. Most recently, she was program lead at Purple Strategies.
HAVAS Red names Adeena Fried EVP health & wellness, based in New York... Genius Sports Limited, a provider of real-time sports data, names Tony Marlow as CMO... Deerfield Group, which works with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, promotes Bill Veltre to chief media officer... The Public Affairs Council brings on Monica Day as senior manager in its political affairs practice, Deanna Wisniewski as senior manager of communications and Sam Kasner as manager of events. 
Imre names Paulina De la Riva chief strategy officer. De la Riva joins the agency from Ogilvy Health, where she most recently served as EVP, strategy for North America... FNK IR, a strategic investor relations firm focused on smaller cap companies, brings on Greg McKinley as director, investor relations... Bear Icebox Communications, a Chicago-based firm, promotes Sean Wille to VP, strategy + operations... Abode Worldwide, a specialist firmthat works across hotels, short-term rentals and the wider serviced living sectors, appoints Kerry Wilson as chief operating officer.
