Category: Placements

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

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

RXO, the leading provider of asset-light transportation solutions, welcomed Nina Reinhardt as their first Chief Communications Officer. The company is a spin-off organization from XPO, a leading logistics company. Patino Associates led this search out of our Washington, DC office. Nina will partner with the newly named CEO, Drew Wilkerson to establish and promote the… Continue reading RXO Appoints Nina Reinhardt as Chief Communications Officer

XPO, a world-class provider of freight transportation has named Michael Abrahams as their Chief Communications Officer. Patino Associates led this search out of our DC office. Michael will be responsible for the effective communication of XPO’s strategy and culture with its key stakeholders. As a part of his remit, he will oversee corporate and financial communications,… Continue reading XPO appoints Michael Abrahams as Chief Communications Officer

Prosek Partners, a leading global public relations firm, announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Digital Strategy, Laura Edwins, to lead its digital and social media capabilities. DJ Moreau from Patino Associates led the search for this role based in New York City.  As VP of Digital Strategy, Laura will play a critical… Continue reading Prosek Partners Appoints Laura Edwins

The Tipping Point Community, a nonprofit fighting poverty in the Bay Area, has appointed Kimberly Davis Wells as its Chief Communications and Events Officer. Jaimie Cohen from Patino Associates led the search for this role based in San Francisco, CA.  Kimberly will serve as the “chief storyteller” for Tipping Point and build its brand, creative… Continue reading Kimberly Davis Wells Named Chief Communications and Events Officer

Prudential Financial, the Fortune 500 financial services and insurance company, has appointed Nicholle Manners as its Vice President of Communications Intelligence. Jaimie Cohen led the search for this role based in Newark, New Jersey.  As the VP of Communications Intelligence, Nicholle will lead a new approach to the use of analytics and intelligence to quantify… Continue reading Nicholle Manners Joins Prudential