PRESS RELEASES

Candidates Placed at American Express, ALSAC/St. Jude, Bipartisan Policy Center and more!

Zack Rosenblum
Vice President and Head, U.S. Government Affairs
American Express Company

Zack Rosenblum has been appointed Vice President and Head of U.S. Government Affairs at American Express. He is responsible for advocating and safeguarding the company’s interests with state and federal governments and regulatory bodies across a wide range of corporate, industry, and general issues. Zack brings extensive expertise in the financial services sector, a comprehensive understanding of political and regulatory environments, and significant policy experience. Previously, he served as Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Ankur Jain
Chief Data Officer
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Ankur Jain has been appointed Chief Data Officer at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This strategic leadership role oversees a wide range of data-related functions ensuring ALSAC maximizes these assets to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our selected candidate, Ankur Jain, is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in both business-to-business and direct-to-consumer business models. Previously, he served as Head of Data, Analytics and Science at Whole Foods and Amazon Grocery.

Paige Ennis
Vice President, Development & External Affairs
Bipartisan Policy Center

Paige Ennis has been appointed Executive Vice President of Development and External Affairs at the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) to serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team. This newly created role was designed to lead the organization’s integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts to raise BPC’s visibility nationally. Our placement, Paige Ennis, brings more than 30 years of experience working in roles that intersect strategy, development, marketing, and communications to BPC. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Engagement at the German Marshall Fund.

Kevin Slagle
Senior Vice President, Communications
American Petroleum Institute

Kevin Slagle has been appointed Senior Vice President of Communications at the American Petroleum Institute (API). This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies to enhance API’s integrated advocacy agenda for its member companies and the oil and gas industry. Kevin brings over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, leading teams in creating and implementing extensive campaigns and outreach programs for some of the most challenging petroleum industry policy issues. Previously, he served as Vice President of Strategy and Communications at the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA).

Alan Feldenkris
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
National Audubon Society

Alan Feldenkris has been appointed Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO) at the National Audubon Society (Audubon). Reporting to the CEO, the CCMO serves as a key member of Audubon’s leadership team, responsible for both strategic leadership and hands-on execution of the organization’s communications and marketing initiatives. Our successful placement, Alan Feldenkris, is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in traditional, digital, social, and experiential marketing for leading brands and mission-driven organizations. Previously, Alan held senior communications and marketing positions at NPR, The Nature Conservancy, and Spirit of America.

Leslee Oden
President & CEO
National Turkey Federation

Leslee Oden has been appointed President & CEO at the National Turkey Federation (NTF). NTF represents all segments of the U.S. commercial turkey industry, including processors, growers, breeders, hatchery owners, exporters, and allied companies. Leslee brings expert understanding of the regulatory environment for the turkey industry, including policy formulation and advocacy experience with the FDA and USDA. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs at NTF.