Category: Placements

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) named Nneka Chiazor as their President and successor to Doug Pinkham after his 27 year tenure leading the organization. Michael Patino led the search for Patino Associates. Before joining PAC, Chiazor was the Market Vice President at Cox Communications, leading the fourth largest geographic market for the business. She brings… Continue reading Nneka Chiazor To Lead Public Affairs Council

Evident Scientific named Melissa Radzikowski as their Senior Director Digital for Internal Communications. Jaimie Cohen, Director of Executive Search at Patino Associates partnered with Evident on the search. As Evident Scientific enters a new chapter, Melissa will be responsible for evolving what was once a diffuse regional approach into a singular global internal communications and… Continue reading Evident Scientific Names New Senior Director of Internal Communications

October, 2023 – Citadel appoints Director of Media Relations from search by Patino Associates  Citadel, a leading global investment firm, announced the appointment of Matt Scully as its Director of Media Relations. This strategic move is aimed at fortifying Citadel’s communication objectives and advancing its communication capabilities. DJ Moreau from Patino Associates led the search… Continue reading Citadel hires Matt Scully as Director of Media Relations

The Food and Drug Administrations’ Center for Device and Radiological Health named Starlet Johnson as their Director for the Office of Communications and Education.  As a Senior Executive Starlet is responsible for serving as the principal advisor to the Center Director, Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, and other key officials on medical device issues pertaining to internal… Continue reading Starlet Johnson Leads Communications at the Food and Drug Administration

The Wallace Foundation, a philanthropy fostering equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone, named Robin Harris as Vice President of Communications.  In her role as Vice President, Robin will oversee the growing communications team and its strategy. Her primary responsibilities will include building out the future… Continue reading Robin Harris to Join Wallace Foundation

Sept, 2023 Rio Tinto plc, a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources, named Maury Donahue as Chief Advisor, U.S. Communications. Michael Patino led the search for this role based in Washington, DC.  As Chief Advisor, U.S. Communications, Maury will develop and execute external Communications strategies for… Continue reading Rio Tinto hires Maury Donahue as Chief Advisor, U.S. Communications

June, 2023 The Travel Technology Association appoints Vice President of Government Affairs from search by Patino Associates  The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) announced the appointment of Nicole Brewin as its Vice President of Government Affairs. In this new role, Nicole will collaborate closely with Travel Tech’s President and CEO, Laura Chadwick, to advance policy… Continue reading The Travel Technology Association appoints Nicole Brewin

May, 2023 The Sugar Association has appointed Stephanie Addison as Head of Communications. DJ Moreau from Patino Associates led the search for this role. As Head of Communications, Stephanie will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Association’s communications strategy. She will shape and implement a proactive approach to tell real… Continue reading Stephanie Addison Joins The Sugar Association

National Grid Ventures, (NGV), the unregulated side of National Grid, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, has appointed Michelle Hook as its Vice President for Corporate Affairs. Jaimie Cohen from Patino Associates led the search for this role based in New York City.  In her role as Vice President, Michelle will… Continue reading Michelle Hook Joins National Grid Ventures