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De Córdoba Brings More Than 25 Years of Experience to New Role as Senior Director

Burson-Marsteller last week announced that Pedro De Córdoba has joined Burson Latino, the firm’s specialty group that connects clients with the growing U.S. Latino marketplace, as a Senior Director.

“We are delighted to welcome Pedro to our team,” said Jorge Ortega, Executive Vice President, Managing Director. “His track record working with high-profile multinational companies and organizations are invaluable assets to our firm.”

De Córdoba, who will be based in Miami, has more than 25 years of experience working for companies targeting the nation’s multicultural markets, including EVENTUS, Accentmarketing and LearningSoft, LLC. At EVENTUS, he served as Chief Strategy Officer responsible for the overall creative strategic development of multicultural strategies for clients including McDonald’s, Walmart and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, and focused on growing the business through experiential marketing, sports and entertainment programs.

“Pedro’s deep experience will position Burson Latino well as we help our clients connect and engage with the fast-growing U.S. Latino marketplace,” added Mike Fernandez, U.S. CEO, Burson-Marsteller. “He is the type of world-class strategic counselor who has prompted clients to view Burson-Marsteller as the place to go when communications matter most.”

Who: Paco Olavarrieta

What: Joins D Expósito

As: Chief Creative Officer

Replaces: Mauricio Galván who left 1n 2016

When: Last week

Based in: New York

From: Dieste in Dallas since 2011

Earlier: Alma. Vidal. Olé, Adrenalina

Promise: More audacious creative identity, from efficient to exciting

Your Editor Applauds: Audacity

Isaac MizrahiWho? Isaac Mizrahi

Where? AHAA

Position? Chair elect

Time? Two years

Day Job? Co-President of Alma Ad

 


EduardoSunolWho? Eduardo Suñol

Where? Telemundo News

New Position? Vice President Telemundo News Digital

Reporting to? Luis Fernández, EVP of News

Before? Executive Producer

Importance? Increase integration of digital team to news division

Interesting? Will also oversee creation of digital content in Spanish and English

Career? Started in Radio in Havana

Marco GonzálezWHO: Marco González

WHERE: Liberman Broadcasting, Estrella

NEW POSITION: VP of Public Relations

REPORTS TO: Winter Horton

BEFORE: Herbalife

Started: Freelance writer in Los Angeles

IMPORTANCE: Fist time LBI has in-house communications executive