American Water Announces Denise Venuti Free as Vice President External Communications, Michael Chirico and Megan Hannah to Lead Corporate Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
American Water (NYSE: AWK) has announced key leadership appointments in its Communications and External Affairs team. Denise Venuti Free has been promoted to Vice President of External Communications, where she will lead the company's communications strategy. She joined American Water in 2009 and previously served as Senior Director of Communications and External Affairs for New Jersey American Water.
Michael Chirico has been appointed Director of Legislative and External Affairs, bringing experience from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and various federal institutions. He will focus on strengthening strategic third-party relationships and enhancing American Water's voice with policymakers.
Megan Hannah has been named Director of External Communications, tasked with developing stakeholder education strategies. She previously served as Senior Manager of Government and External Affairs at West Virginia American Water for over a decade.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) ha annunciato importanti nomine nel suo team di Comunicazione e Affari Esteri. Denise Venuti Free è stata promossa a Vicepresidente delle Comunicazioni Esterne, dove guiderà la strategia di comunicazione dell'azienda. È entrata in American Water nel 2009 e in precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Senior di Comunicazione e Affari Esteri per New Jersey American Water.
Michael Chirico è stato nominato Direttore degli Affari Legislativi e Esteri, portando con sé esperienza dalla Camera di Commercio degli Stati Uniti e da varie istituzioni federali. Si concentrerà sul rafforzamento delle relazioni strategiche con terzi e sull'amplificazione della voce di American Water presso i decisori politici.
Megan Hannah è stata nominata Direttrice delle Comunicazioni Esterne, con il compito di sviluppare strategie di educazione degli stakeholder. In precedenza ha ricoperto il ruolo di Manager Senior di Affari Governativi e Esteri presso West Virginia American Water per oltre un decennio.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) ha anunciado nombramientos clave en su equipo de Comunicaciones y Asuntos Externos. Denise Venuti Free ha sido ascendida a Vicepresidenta de Comunicaciones Externas, donde liderará la estrategia de comunicación de la empresa. Se unió a American Water en 2009 y anteriormente se desempeñó como Directora Senior de Comunicaciones y Asuntos Externos para New Jersey American Water.
Michael Chirico ha sido nombrado Director de Asuntos Legislativos y Externos, trayendo experiencia de la Cámara de Comercio de EE.UU. y varias instituciones federales. Se enfocará en fortalecer las relaciones estratégicas con terceros y en mejorar la voz de American Water ante los legisladores.
Megan Hannah ha sido designada Directora de Comunicaciones Externas, encargándose de desarrollar estrategias de educación para interesados. Anteriormente se desempeñó como Gerente Senior de Asuntos Gubernamentales y Externos en West Virginia American Water durante más de una década.
American Water (NYSE: AWK)는 커뮤니케이션 및 외부 업무 팀에서 중요한 리더십 임명을 발표했습니다. 데니스 이노티 프리는 외부 커뮤니케이션 부사장으로 승진하여 회사의 커뮤니케이션 전략을 이끌게 됩니다. 그녀는 2009년에 American Water에 합류했으며, 이전에는 뉴저지 아메리칸 워터의 커뮤니케이션 및 외부 업무의 수석 이사로 근무했습니다.
마이클 치리코는 입법 및 외부 업무 이사로 임명되어 미국 상공회의소 및 여러 연방 기관에서의 경험을 가져왔습니다. 그는 전략적 제휴 관계를 강화하고 정책입안자와의 커뮤니케이션을 향상시키는 데 집중할 것입니다.
메건 한나는 외부 커뮤니케이션 이사로 지명되어 이해관계자 교육 전략을 개발하는 임무를 맡고 있습니다. 그녀는 10년 넘게 웨스트버지니아 아메리칸 워터의 정부 및 외부 업무 수석 관리자 역할을 수행했습니다.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) a annoncé des nominations clés au sein de son équipe de Communication et d'Affaires Extérieures. Denise Venuti Free a été promue au poste de Vice-présidente des Communications Externes, où elle dirigera la stratégie de communication de l'entreprise. Elle a rejoint American Water en 2009 et a précédemment occupé le poste de Directrice Senior des Communications et des Affaires Extérieures pour New Jersey American Water.
Michael Chirico a été nommé Directeur des Affaires Législatives et Extérieures, apportant une expérience de la Chambre de Commerce des États-Unis et de plusieurs institutions fédérales. Il se concentrera sur le renforcement des relations stratégiques avec des tiers et sur l'amélioration de la voix d'American Water auprès des décideurs politiques.
Megan Hannah a été nommée Directrice des Communications Externes, chargée de développer des stratégies d'éducation pour les parties prenantes. Auparavant, elle avait été Responsable Senior des Affaires Gouvernementales et Externes chez West Virginia American Water pendant plus d'une décennie.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) hat Schlüsselpersonalentscheidungen in seinem Team für Kommunikation und externe Angelegenheiten bekannt gegeben. Denise Venuti Free wurde zur Vizepräsidentin für externe Kommunikation befördert, wo sie die Kommunikationsstrategie des Unternehmens leiten wird. Sie trat 2009 in American Water ein und war zuvor Senior Director für Kommunikation und externe Angelegenheiten bei New Jersey American Water.
Michael Chirico wurde zum Direktor für legislative und externe Angelegenheiten ernannt und bringt Erfahrung von der U.S. Chamber of Commerce und verschiedenen Bundesinstitutionen mit. Er wird sich darauf konzentrieren, strategische Beziehungen zu Dritten zu stärken und die Stimme von American Water bei Entscheidungsträgern zu erhöhen.
Megan Hannah wurde zur Direktorin für externe Kommunikation ernannt und hat die Aufgabe, Strategien zur Bildung von Interessengruppen zu entwickeln. Zuvor war sie über ein Jahrzehnt als Senior Manager für Regierungs- und externe Angelegenheiten bei West Virginia American Water tätig.
- Strategic strengthening of external communications and government relations leadership team
- Addition of experienced executive from U.S. Chamber of Commerce enhancing policy influence capabilities
- Internal promotion of long-term employees demonstrates strong succession planning
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Venuti Free joined American Water in 2009, where she served as External Affairs Manager in Corporate Communications for over seven years. Appointed to New Jersey American Water as Director in 2016, and then Senior Director in 2022, she has successfully developed and implemented external affairs strategy for the state. Her corporate and state communications experience, strong track record of successful external and government affairs strategy, thorough knowledge of the water industry and regulatory relationship building make her an outstanding leader in this position.
Michael Chirico has been named Director, Legislative and External Affairs for American Water, reporting to Christine Keck, Vice President, Chief Legislative and External Affairs Officer. In this role, he will lead efforts to strengthen and expand key, strategic third- party relationships, helping to further elevate American Water’s industry leading voice with policy makers and regulators across the nation.
Chirico brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at the
Megan Hannah has been named Director, External Communications for American Water, reporting to Venuti Free. In this role, she will work to build a robust outreach strategy focused on educating key stakeholders on the critical role American Water has in delivering safe, clean affordable and reliable water and wastewater services.
Hannah has served on the West Virginia American Water external affairs team for more than a decade, most recently representing the company as Senior Manager, Government and External Affairs. During her time with West Virginia American Water, Hannah developed exemplary external affairs and community relations strategy across our
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