 Ann Whitehurst |
MMI named Ann Whitehurst VP of brand strategy. Before coming to the Raleigh-based firm, Whitehurst worked at agencies including Greenroom Communications and Centerline Digital, with experience in categories ranging from healthcare and technology to consumer goods. Her work has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including Gold ADDY and Stevie awards, and Platinum AVA Digital and MarCom awards. At MMI, Whitehurst’s remit is to lead the growth strategy and development of the firm’s brand services group. MMI has also brought on Megan Gruder as project manager and Hannah Soule as graphic designer.
 Roxana Pita-Romero |
Kimball Communications hired Roxana Pita-Romero as a public relations associate. Pita-Romero comes to Kimball from Gregory FCA, where she was an assistant account executive on their financial services PR team. Since 2016, she has also been social media manager for women’s handbag line OTG|247. “Roxy’s background in financial services communications will complement our work for clients in industries such as insurance, financial services, law and others,” said Kimball Communications vice president Rod Hughes.
 Josh Capon |
Learfield Licensing Partners, a trademark management company specializing in collegiate licensing and branding, appointed Josh Capon official chef partner and brand ambassador for National Tailgate Weekend, taking place October 7 and 8. Leading up to the weekend, Chef Capon will be providing tailgating tips, sharing his favorite recipes and will host the official National Tailgate Weekend party at Purdue University. “Simply put, Josh is the king of the tailgate. We couldn’t be happier to have him on board with National Tailgate Weekend,” says Eric Johnson, COO of Learfield Licensing.
Consello has appointed Hans Vestberg, former Verizon CEO, as senior operating advisor.
Katy Feinberg has returned to McGuireWoods Consulting PA shop in its Raleigh office after stints at Rubenstein Communications, Trailrunner and FleishmanHillard.
Ragan Communications, a media and training company serving communications, marketing and HR professionals, names Rachel Salis-Silverman as chief communications officer, a new position at the company... Connect Media, an integrated media company and provider of commercial real estate news, brings on former Marino VP Christopher Santarelli as VP for Connect Creative, the company’s strategic communications and creative agency... AIR Limited, which has a portfolio including traditional hookah brands and advanced inhalation technologies, names Gaurav Jain as VP, investor relations and corporate strategy.
FGS Global brings on HSBC's Jean-Manuel Richier as senior advisor to bolster its equity advisory, investor relations and transaction & financial communications capabilities across Europe... TEAM LEWIS names Danielle Malvesti SVP, strategy. Malvesti joins the agency from Cramer.... Durée & Company ups Abbie Lipton to vice president... LDWW promotes Michelle Poland, Channing Sizemore and Emma Stoneham to managing director.
Narrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.
