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| Jason Leow |
FTI Consulting appoints Jason Leow as a senior managing director in its strategic communications segment. Leow was previously vice chair and head of APAC at Edelman Smithfield. He has also served as managing director, corporate affairs and communications at investment company GIC and general manager, external relations at Shell. Leow is also the co-founder of The Doing Well Centre, a boutique advisory focused on executive coaching and organizational wellbeing. Beyond his regional leadership responsibilities, he will spearhead the acceleration of FTI Consulting’s insights and analytics offering in Asia, and will work closely with colleagues across the firm’s other business segments — including forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting and corporate finance & restructuring. “His reputation in the region is second to none, and his experience as both a journalist and an in-house communications leader gives him a unique ability to shape narratives and advise clients through complex situations,” said FTI Consulting head of Southeast Asia strategic communications Tom Evrard.
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| Tucker Knott |
Ballard Partners is bringing on Tucker Knott, who currently serves as chief of staff to Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Knott has also served as chief of staff to former Rep. George Holding (R-NC). In his congressional roles, he managed congressional operations, shaped legislative agendas across key committees, and provided strategic counsel on issues crucial to the business community. Knott also spent two years in the private sector as senior director at Pfizer. “His established relationships in both the House and Senate will be invaluable to our clients navigating complex policy challenges,” said Ballard Partners president and founder Brian Ballard.
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| Peter Jung |
TMRW Sports, a sports media company founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and former NBC Sports Group president, golf and global strategy Mike McCarley, names Peter Jung as CMO. Jung comes to the company from NASCAR, where he also served as CMO. He has also served as VP, global consumer marketing at Mastercard and business development manager at Fortune. Jung will lead marketing and communications for TGL, a golf league formed by TMRW as well as the company’s projects in development. “For more than a decade, Pete established a tremendous record in fueling NASCAR’s innovative approach to growing its demand, attendance, and engagement, and we’re proud to welcome him to TMRW Sports,” said TMRW Sports chief of staff Regina O’Brien.
LaVoieHealthScience promotes Lisa DeScenza to president... Buffalo Groupe, which works with golf, hospitality and real estate brands, ups Glenn Gray to chief growth officer.... Marketbridge, a Bethesda, MD-based marketing consultant, names Mike Swartz chief growth officer and Ellie Ahmadi as SVP of global corporate marketing.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association names Chad Coleman CMO, effective Feb. 3. Coleman was most recently chief brand officer at YouTube channel Dude Perfect... Strategic Objectives promotes Sadie Tory and Saul Lewis to VP... Signal Group ups Scott Lusk and Jess McCarron to managing directors.
The Walt Disney Company names Asad Ayaz to lead its newly established enterprise marketing and brand organization... Kaiser Permanente, which provides integrated healthcare services, is bringing on Beth Leonard as SVP and chief public affairs officer, effective Feb. 2. Leonard was most recently chief corporate affairs officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance... AIC Hotel Group, which operates such brands as Nobu Hotels, Hard Rock Hotels, AVA Resort and Spa and the UNICO Collection, hires Delia Osegueda as VP, global partnerships.
Sarah Knakmuhs, who formerly led H/Advisors Abernathy’s DC office, is joining the Financial Services Forum as chief communications and strategy officer.
Brian Hughes, chief of staff at NASA, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as a partner in its Tallahassee office.
