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| Marissa Padilla |
Global Strategy Group promotes Marissa Padilla to partner in its DC office. Padilla has been with GSG since 2016, most recently serving as EVP. Before coming to GSG, she held senior leadership roles in the Obama administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Transportation. Padilla previously served as communications director for former U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM). Her new duties at GSG will include taking on an expanded role leading the agency’s D.C.office—overseeing client work, thought leadership and new business efforts. She will continue to serve as lead on a portfolio of clients in such sectors as healthcare, tech and advocacy organizations. “Marissa is an exceptional strategist and communicator who brings thoughtful leadership and an unwavering commitment to our clients' success,” said GSG president Tanya Meck.
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| Rich Haslewood |
Ballard Partners is bringing on Rich Haslewood as a partner in its Washington, D.C, office. Haslewood was most recently VP of federal government relations at RAI Services Company, a subsidiary of Reynolds American (formerly R.J. Reynolds). He also served as senior director of state government relations for Reynolds American. He was previously VP at United Rentals and ING, and director at UST. “His deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and his proven track record of strategic advocacy at the highest levels of government make him an invaluable asset to our firm,” said Ballard Partners founder and president Brian Ballard.
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| Trish Nettleship |
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, which focuses on retail technology, names Trish Nettleship SVP of marketing. Prior to joining Toshiba, Nettleship served as CMO at NCR Voyix, which provides digital commerce solutions, for clients in the retail and restaurant industries. She led a global marketing and communications organization and helped transform the company’s brand and go-to-market strategy to support a SaaS-first platform. She also held senior marketing leadership roles at medical device company ResMed, including CMO for its SaaS business and VP of marketing for its Brightree division. In her new role, Nettleship will serve on the company’s executive leadership team and lead its global marketing organization. “Her ability to align marketing and sales, elevate global brands, and drive measurable growth through modern, data-driven teams and AI-enabled marketing systems makes her an outstanding addition to our leadership,” said Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions president and CEO Rance Poehler.
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. 
Sotheby’s brings on Christie’s global head of communications Natasha Le Bel to serve as chief communications officer.
The U.S. Green Building Council, developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, names David Purcell CMO, leading the organization’s marketing and communications... Capital V Strategies, a strategic communications and advisory firm, names Andy Dueñas to lead its newly launched Transactions & IPO Communications division... Haven Tower Group, which works with clients in the wealth management space, appoints Stephen Langlois to its board of advisors. Langlois is currently managing principal of Seaport Consulting Partners. 
