 |
| Michael Frishberg |
C Street Advisory Group has named Michael Frishberg the first president of the strategic communications and crisis management firm.
CEO Jon Henes told O’Dwyer’s the addition of Frishberg, whom he has known for more than 25 years, as president is a “game-changer” and a transformative step for C Street.
They worked together at Kirkland & Ellis and since November, when Frishberg agreed to serve as a senior advisor to the firm. “We complement each other in so many ways,” said Henes.
Prior to joining C Street, Frishberg was global chief operating officer at Kroll.
Henes said Frishberg’s operational expertise, deep relationships in the restructuring and private equity communities, and ability to navigate complex situations will be instrumental as C Street expands its strategic advisory.
“We are continuing to grow our restructuring practice—but also focused on public affairs, corporate positioning, crisis, issues management, litigation support, and M&A,” said Henes.
C Street, which is based in New York, has 34 staffers.
Chelsey Thomas, who was a VP at Booz Allen Hamilton and a professional staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is joining defense technology company AEVEX as VP of government affairs.
Finn Partners has named Fahlgren Mortine veteran Marty McDonald as managing partner and head of its new Columbus office.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
