Columbus, OH-based Big Lots, America’s tapped Steven Fishman as the company’s chairman, chief executive officer and president.

Elizabeth Bohannon appointed VP-kids and family marketing for Paramount Home Entertainment, Hollywood, CA.

Sears Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL, named Joan Chow senior VP-chief marketing officer for Sears Retail.

USA TODAY, McLean, VA, appointed Ed Cassidy VP-communications and event marketing and Susan Lavington VP-consumer marketing.

Cendant Travel Distribution Services, Chicago, tapped Brian Hoyt as director of p.r.-consumer travel-Americas.

New York City-based Scholastic appointed Evan St. Lifer to the newly created position of VP and general manager of Scholastic Library Publishing.

Yves Saada joined Pokémon USA, Inc., New York City, as VP-business development.

Peter Green joined Atlanta-based Weather.com as senior VP-national sales manager.

Sesame Workshop, New York City, named Daniel Victor executive VP-international strategy and Dr. Lewis Bernstein, executive VP-education, research, outreach.

USA TODAY, McLean, VA, appointed Ed Cassidy VP-communications and event marketing, Cindy Freed VP-business marketing, Susan Lavington VP-consumer marketing and Chris McGill VP-strategy.

Mark O’Connor named VP-public relations for Food Network, New York City.

Discovery Networks, New York City, promoted Andrea Kolb to VP-national sales manager

Quincy Newell appointed senior VP and general manager of UrbanWorks Entertainment, Ventura, CA.

Philip Grieco hired at Swatch Group, Weehawken, NJ, as p.r. manager for their OMEGA watch brand.

New York City-based CSTV Networks, Inc., a multi-media company dedicated to college and amateur sports, named Craig Esherick VP-athletic relations.

Meredith Corporation, New York City, announced named Nancy Weber VP-group marketing director for the Meredith Magazine Group. Also, Patrick Taylor promoted to executive director, Meredith Publishing Group Communications and David Ball to VP-consumer marketing for the Meredith Publishing Group

Miami, FL- based MTV Networks Latin America promoted Luis Goicouria to VP-digital media.

Sears Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL, named Joan Chow senior VP-chief marketing officer for Sears Retail.

Branden Chapman promoted to VP-production and process management at The Recording Academy, Santa Monica, CA. Also, Susan Stewart appointed regional director for the South region and Shannon Emamali as executive director for the Washington, DC, chapter.

Sears Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL, named Joan Chow senior VP-chief marketing officer for Sears Retail.

Columbus, OH-based Big Lots, America’s tapped Steven Fishman as the company’s chairman, chief executive officer and president.

Miami, FL-based MTV Networks Latin America promoted Luis Goicouria to VP-digital media.

Susan Stewart appointed regional director for the South region, Shanno Emamali named executive director for the Washington, DC, chapter and Branden Chapman promoted to VP-production and process management at The Recording Academy, Santa Monica, CA.

Discovery Networks, New York City, promoted Andrea Kolb to VP-national sales manager Quincy Newell appointed senior VP and general manager of UrbanWorks Entertainment, Ventura, CA.

Philip Grieco hired at Swatch Group, Weehawken, NJ, as p.r. manager for their Omega watch brand.

New York City-based CSTV Networks, Inc., a multimedia company dedicated to college and amateur sports, named Craig Esherick VP-athletic relations.

New York City-based Scholastic appointed Evan St. Lifer to the newly created position of VP and general manager of Scholastic Library Publishing.

Circuit City Stores, Inc., Richmond, VA, named John Reilly manager of partnership marketing.

Vincent Moy named VP-research and Marla White appointed executive director, national promotions for Paramount Home Entertainment, Hollywood, CA.

Michele Bell tapped by Paramount Home Entertainment, Hollywood, CA, as VP-creative director.

Mattel Brands, El Segundo, CA, appointed Tim Bergin senior VP-agency resources, David Stamper VP-communications and Sara Rosales VP-national promotions and strategic global partnerships.

Lea Porteneuve appointed VP-publicity for Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Universal City, CA. Also, Jeff Herrera tapped as VP-multicultural marketing.

Maria Kennedy promoted to VP-advertising sales, direct response for Discovery Networks U.S., Silver Spring, MD.

Wendy Riches named executive VP for Meredith Integrated Marketing, a new position, for New York City-based Meredith Corp.

MSNBC.com, Redmond, WA, added Catherine Captain to its leadership team to drive all marketing functions within the company.

Javier Benito named executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, White Plains, NY.

Ventura Entertainment Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA, hired Bill Clark as executive VP and CFO for Ventura Entertainment and Distribution.

New York City-based Meredith Corporation promoted Ruth Gaviria to publisher/executive director of Hispanic ventures.

Jeffrey Pipes Guice joined Hearst Custom Publishing, New York City, as an associate publisher.

Juli Boylan named senior VP of Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Culver City, CA.

Reuters.com, New York City, promoted Steven Schwartz to senior VP and general manager of its Investing Channel.

The National Aviation Hall of Fame, Dayton, OH, appointed of Ron Kaplan executive director.

Caren Shalek tapped by PorchLight Entertainment, Beverly Hills, CA, as senior VP-consumer products.

Robin Seidner D’Elia promoted to senior VP-national TV promotions and marketing for New Line Cinema, Los Angeles.

Jedd Gold promoted to VP-marketing at Burbank, CA-based DIC Entertainment.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) tapped Vince Lodato as senior director-licensing and program development in ASPCA’s corporate partnerships department.

IGN Entertainment, Brisbane, CA, a leading Internet media company hired Dale Strang as executive VP and general manager of its media division.

Denise Anker joined Long Beach, CA-based Geneon Entertainment as specialized marketing manager.

National Geographic magazine, Washington, DC, hired Dennis Dimick as associate editor-illustrations, Bill Marr as associate editor-layout and design and David Griffin as senior editor-photography and illustrations.

Regine Carney joined Premiere Radio Networks, Sherman Oaks, CA, as manager-urban advertising sales and marketing.

Kyle Good appointed VP-corporate communications and media relations for Scholastic, New York City.

Stefanie Gelinas joined Fremantle-Media North America, Los Angeles, CA, as VP-development strategy. Also, Adam Greener, David Wollock and Rob Cohen join FMNA as part of an overall company initiative called Hothouse.

Debi Besmer hired as director of marketing for Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, CA.

Los Angeles, CA-based Ventura Entertainment Enterprises appointed Victoria Sarro VP-marketing.

Regal CineMedia, Centennial, CO, promoted Doug Pulick to senior VP-research and analysis.

Scholastic Entertainment, New York City, hired Katherine Benson as director-national TV sponsorship sales, a newly created position.

Los Angeles, CA-based National Lampoon, Inc. appointed Daniel Laikin as CEO and Douglas Bennett as president.

Kristin Petersen joined Gap, Inc., San Francisco, CA, to the newly created position of VP-brand exposure and promotions.

Burbank, CA-based Warner Bros. Consumer Products appointed Brad Globe executive VP and general manager-Warner Bros. Worldwide Consumer Products.

Knoxville, TN- based Home & Garden Television promoted Chad Youngblood to VP-on-air promotion and tapped Sharon Fleischhacker as VP-special projects.

Tracy Garrett joined Sesame Workshop, New York City, as director of public policy.

New York City-based The YES Network named Ray Hopkins COO, Steve Berman senior VP-advertising sales, Mark Toffolo VP-local sales manager, Rob Hotlzer VP-national sales manager and Michael Wach executive VP-advertising sales.

Contact/Chicago Land Travel Specialists, Inc., Chicago, named Al Geismar VP-marketing to oversee all off- and online marketing and communications initiatives.

George Leon named executive VP-worldwide consumer marketing for Columbia Tristar Motion Picture Group, Culver City, CA.

Michele Schuessler joined Sesame Workshop, New York City, as marketing manager-global consumer products.

Audrey Steele promoted to senior VP-sales research and marketing at Fox Broadcasting Company, Los Angeles, CA.

Nancy Steinfeld hired at Regal CineMedia, Centennial, CO, as an account director in the company’s sales office in Los Angeles

Seattle, WA-based Front Porch Classics tapped Helen Rockey as CEO.

MSNBC.com, New York City, promoted Kyoo Kim to VP-sales and added Moritz Loew as East Coast sales manager.

Chris Schembri named VP-media at Discovery Networks U.S., New York City, and John Carrozza promoted to senior VP-advertising revenue and planning, national advertising sales.

Knoxville, TN- based Home & Garden Television promoted Chad Youngblood to VP-on-air promotion and tapped Sharon Fleischhacker as VP-special projects.

Billy Hall has joined Turner Network Television (TNT), Atlanta, as VP-programming.

Contact/Chicago Land Travel Specialists, Inc., Chicago, named Al Geismar VP-marketing to oversee all off- and online marketing and communications initiatives.

MTV, New York City, promoted Van Toffler president-MTV Networks Group, responsible for MTV, MTV2, VH1, CMT and LOGO, Brian Graden named president-LOGO and president-entertainment, MTV Networks Music Group including, MTV, MTV2, VH1, and CMT, Denmark West appointed executive VP-strategy and business development and Laary Divney returns to MTV Networks as COO-ad sales.

Ad 2 of Greater Fort Lauderdale, a professional organization for young communications industry executives, appointed Valerie Milkins VP and Brian Jones president.

The YES Network, New York City, appointed Michael Wach executive VP-advertising sales.

Hosea Belcher tapped as senior VP-marketing and creative services at Premiere Radio Networks, Los Angeles. He replaces Marty Raab who left the company to pursue other interests.

The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc., Orlando, FL, appointed Paul Beirnes director-brand marketing and promotions.

Candace Irving appointed director-domestic sales and Yvonne Soderberg promoted to executive director-marketing at Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Culver City, CA.

Sean Dee named VP-marketing at Hard Rock Café, New York City.

Scholastic Corp., New York City, named Linda Keene executive VP-marketing. Elsewhere, Scholastic Library Publishing promoted Mark Cummings to VP and publisher of reference.

Lynn Brindell hired as senior VP-Marketing at New York City-based Food Network, overseeing all aspects of marketing and branding. Also, Susie Fogelson promoted to VP-consumer marketing.

Lee Ane Daly promoted to executive VP-marketing at ESPN, New York City.

Eddie Hill has been promoted to VP-maketing for Nickelodeon, New York City.

Elise Barkan named director of marketing for Culver City, CA-based Sony Pictures Consumer Products.

TV Guide Television Group, Los Angeles, named Margot Davis VP-marketing and promotions, Todd McNulty VP-on air promotions and Melissa Van Meter VP-marketing and advertising.

Scholastic Marketing Partners, the integrated marketing, advertising and custom publishing division of Scholastic, New York City, promoted Ann Amstutz Hayes to director-new business for Scholastic InSchool Marketing and Shannon Adams to regional director of InSchool Sales.

Glenview, IL-based Home Office Solutions Group named Richard Burke president.

Paul Mason promoted to senior VP of ABC News, New York City.

New York City-based Scripps Networks tapped Brooke Johnson as president of the Food Network.

BondRewards, Los Gatos, CA, name Brian Anderson president and chief executive officer. Also, Jack Daley named executive VP-business development, Stan Rapp executive advisor for business development, Brian Emerson, VP-product development and Ken Thompson VP-corporate development.

Carlson Hotels Worldwide, Minneapolis, MN, appointed Dave Euson to the newly created position of VP-marketing planning and strategy.

Women’s National Basketball Assoc., New York City, named Ann Sarnoff chief operating officer.

Michael Lombardi hired at Sesame Workshop, New York City, as executive VP-chief financial officer. Also, Jeffrey Fleishman named director of business operations.

Spirit Cruises, Norfolk, VA, promoted Elizabeth Pond to corporate marketing manager.

Jan Emmelman-Zablah named sales manager at Univision Radio National Sales, San Francisco, CA.

Peter Casarico joined PGA TOUR Productions, St. Augustine, FL, as VP-sales and business development.

Endless Vacation, Carmel, IN, named Deborah Keay as marketing director.

New York Life Insurance Company, New York City, named Lily Ku as head of the Chinese Marketing Unit.

Atlanta-based Cingular Wireless named Hendrik Schouten to the new position of director of Hispanic marketing. He will be responsible for management and strategic direction of marketing and new-business development activities targeted to Hispanics in the U.S.

Niels Schuurmans named senior VP-creative director for Spike TV, New York City.

The National Basketball Association, New York City, promoted Scott O’Neil senior VP-marketing and team business operations, replacing Bernie Mullin who was recently appointed president and CEO of the Atlanta Spirit LLC.

Mark Reino, VP-technology markets at Starmark International, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, appointed to the board of directors of the South Florida Interactive Marketing Association (SFIMA).

Pittsburgh, PA-based General Nutrition Centers, Inc. named Margaret Peet senior VP and national sales director.

Robert Wilson joined AARP Bulletin, Washington, DC, as editor.

Dan Cooke appointed VP-sales for Warner Bros. Online, Los Angeles, CA.

Laura Schooler named associate director-marketing for Pricewaterhouse-Coopers’, New York City, Entertainment and Media practice.

Paul Iaffaldano promoted to senior VP-national sales and advertising product development at the Weather Channel, Atlanta.

Jay Larkin promoted to senior executive producer, senior VP for New York City-based Showtime Sports and Event Programming.

Eileen Wolter joined New York City-based Knitting Factory Entertainment as director of business development, a newly created position.

Country Music Association, Nashville, TN, hired Hank Adam Locklin as senior manager of membership and industry relations and promoted Jamie Piatt to membership manager.

Paxson Communications Corporation, West Palm Beach, FL, appointed Rob Word as senior VP-program development and production for PAX TV.

Alice Cahn named VP-development for Cartoon Network’s, Atlanta, kids businesses, focusing on original entertainment programming for children ages 4-7. She will be based out of the the New York City office.

The National Basketball Association, New York City, tapped Steven Justman as VP-global media and NBA TV. He will report directly to Heidi Ueberroth, NBA executive VP-global media properties and marketing partnerships, and will direct sales and marketing for all NBA and WNBA media programs including the league’s 24-hour TV network, NBA TV.

Samantha Maltin promoted to VP-business development, promotions marketing at Nickelodeon, New York City. Elsewhere in Consumer Products division, Nancy Wolpert promoted to senior director-video, Margaret Milnes to senior director-books, Victoria Bush to director-stationery, social expressions and activity toys and Dara Rosen to manager-toys. Also, Javier Farfan named director at Nickelodeon Promotions Marketing and Thomas Markert joins Nicktoons as creative director.

MATRIX, L’oréal USA’s, New York City, professional product division, appointed Deborah Marquardt assistant VP-communications.

Recording Academy, Santa Monica, CA, appointed Evan Greene VP-marketing and strategic alliances.

Jon Kroll named senior VP of New Line Cinema’s, Los Angeles, CA, television division.

The American Legacy Foundation, Washington, DC, named Harry Abel VP-strategic partnerships and development.

Marvin Dorson joined Hallmark Channel, Studio City, CA, as senior VP-creative services. Also, David Snapp promoted to senior VP and Jennifer Lee Temple to VP of the network’s Design Group.

Veronica Hart named director, licensing, global toys at Sesame Workshop, New York City.

BIC Consumer Products USA, Milford, CT, named Tim Koletsos director of stationery marketing and Ron Weingarten director of lighter marketing.

Wendy Sterling joined Radio Disney, Burbank, CA, as account executive.

Brian Henson and Lisa Henson named co-chairs and co-CEOs of The Jim Henson Company, Hollywood, CA.

National Geographic, Washington, DC, named Chris McAndrews senior VP-advertising sales and general manager of Nationalgeographic.com.

Bill Burke promoted to assistant VP-marketing at Sesame Workshop, New York City. Also, Valerie Mitchell-Johnston promoted to VP-legal and business affairs and Natasha Fishman hired as director of retail business development.

New York City-based Nickelodeon named Noelle Wojciehowski group custom publishing director of the Nickelodeon Magazine Group, which includes Nickelodeon Magazine and Nick Jr. Family Magazine. Elsewhere, Teri Weiss promoted to VP of Nick Jr., responsible for overseeing Nick Jr. signature shows.

BIC Consumer Products USA, Milford, CT, named Tim Koletsos director of stationery marketing and Ron Weingarten director of lighter marketing.

Wendy Sterling joined Radio Disney, Burbank, CA, as account executive.

Brian Henson and Lisa Henson named co-chairs and co-CEOs of The Jim Henson Company, Hollywood, CA.

National Geographic, Washington, DC, named Chris McAndrews senior VP-advertising sales and general manager of Nationalgeographic.com.

Bill Burke promoted to assistant VP-marketing at Sesame Workshop, New York City. Also, Valerie Mitchell-Johnston promoted to VP-legal and business affairs and Natasha Fishman hired as director of retail business development.

New York City-based Nickelodeon named Noelle Wojciehowski group custom publishing director of the Nickelodeon Magazine Group, which includes Nickelodeon Magazine and Nick Jr. Family Magazine. Elsewhere, Teri Weiss promoted to VP of Nick Jr., responsible for overseeing Nick Jr. signature shows.

Kyle Good named VP-corporate communications of Scholastic, New York City. Also, Scholastic Library Publishing, tapped Valerie MacLeod as VP-national sales. She will be based in the Danbury, CT, offices.

Atlanta-based promotion and p.r. agency GREAT! opened an office in Nashville, TN, and tapped Rachel Chamblin to head the new location.

Leigh Anne Brodsky promoted to executive VP-consumer products at New York City-based Nickelodeon. Also, Maureen Taxter promoted to senior VP-retail and new business development and Steve Youngwood to senior VP-media products.

Loews Cineplex Entertainment, New York City, promoted Alan Benjamin to senior VP-real estate. Elsewhere, Sam DiMichele named president of Cineplex Odeon Corp., Canada.

New York City-based 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. appointed Nadia Saah director of marketing and sales.

Walter Rodriguez named regional director advertising sales for Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI), Mexico City, Mexico

Trish Halamandaris tapped as VP-worldwide marketing for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.’s, Santa Monica, CA, consumer products and interactive group.

Culver City, CA-based Sony Pictures Consumer Products hired Johnathan Adair director of marketing.

Sesame Workshop, New York City, appointed Jaime Greenberg VP-philanthropic development, Nina Adelson director of domestic philanthropic development, Shagorica Basu manager of international philanthropic development, Carol Leister director of annual giving and Mai Nguyen assistant director of international television sales.

Jamia Bigalow named director of affiliate marketing for NFL Network, New York City. She will be responsible for creating affiliate campaigns and promotions supporting channel distribution and programming and will also oversee promotions in strategic markets; provide sell-in support, manage print and on-air tactics and coordinate promotion logistics.

White Plains, NY-based Fischer Beverages, a Heineken N.V.-owned company, named Mary Anschutz marketing manager.

Linda Wenger named executive director of marketing and communications for Jewish National Fund, New York City.

Vodka Magazine, Los Angeles, CA, named Paula Wright senior account manager-Western region.

Chris Sloan joined TLC, a division of Discovery Networks, U.S., Silver Spring, MD, as VP-production. He arrives at TLC from the USA Network, where he was senior VP-reality programming and specials.

The Weather Channel, Atlanta, promoted Terry Connelly to senior VP and general manager. Also, Gus Lalone promoted to VP and managing editor, Janet Johnson to VP-long-form program production and scheduling, Nathan Smith to VP-broadcast operations and Chris Samsury to senior director-operational weather graphics.

New York City-based 4Kids Entertainment, Inc., appointed Nadia Saah director of marketing and sales.

Showtime Networks, Inc., New York City, promoted Patrick Burks to executive VP-cable distribution and Tom Hayden to executive VP-direct-to-home.

John Friend named senior VP of Cartoon Network’s, Atlanta, newly created Cartoon Network Enterprises.

Bally Total Fitness, Chicago, IL, appointed Martin Pazzani chief marketing officer.

Santa Monica, CA-based Game Show Network promoted Michael Sakin to senior VP-sales and distribution.

Deborah Hamberlin named VP-affiliate marketing for Los Angeles-based UPN. Also, Mark Bass-Smith hired as director, on-air promotion and planning.

Brian Decker named VP-West Coast affiliate sales and Chris Fuller as VP-media sales for the National Football League’s NFL Network, a new television programming service slated to launch on Nov. 4. Elsewhere, Shawn Dennis named VP-marketing services.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, promoted Gustavo Antonioni to VP-retail business development, creative and brand assurance-Europe, Middle East and Africa and Bradford Braun to VP-category development and sales.

Universal Studios Home Video, Universal City, CA, tapped Pamela Blum as senior VP-marketing services.

Margo Coble named director of brand development for PARADE Magazine, New York City. Also, Laura Whisnand named director of marketing and Allison White as director of business development.

Anne Gorfinkel promoted to the newly created position of VP and executive director-educational outreach for Sesame Workshop, New York City.

Greg Floyd named COO for Irving, TX-based Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).

New York City-based Loews Cineplex Entertainment promoted John McCauley to senior VP-marketing.

Chris Testa appointed VP-allied brands, a newly created position, at Snapple Beverage Group, White Plains, NY,.

ConAgra Foods, Irvine, CA, tapped Bonnie Carlson as VP-integrated marketing, Grocery Foods Group, ConAgra Foods Retail Products Company.

Chicago-based Classic Residence by Hyatt named Carrie Nevaril director of creative services and Elizabeth Rich as media coordinator. Elsewhere, Ty Helms promoted to senior VP-sales and Jack Horne to VP-sales at Hyatt Hotels Corp., also Chicago.

Greg Carr joined Beck’s North America, Stamford, CT, as sales operation director, Bill Glossen named VP-central division sales and Tim Sullivan hired as VP-national accounts.

Charles Henagan appointed VP-sales and marketing at New York City-based Santa Teresa USA.

Rick Rodriguez, a nine-year Discovery Networks veteran, named executive VP and general manager of the Travel Channel, Silver Spring, MD. He will oversee all programming, production, development and operations for the network. Rodriguez replaces Steve Cheskin, who resigned as general manager in May.

Los Angeles, CA-based Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. appointed Christine Levesque executive VP-communications, marketing and government affairs. Elsewhere, Karina Reeves named licensing manager.

Sherice Guillory, Hal Snik and Robert Traub were promoted to VP-home, gift and package goods, VP-apparel and stationer and VP-retail development, respectively, at Nickelodeon, New York City.

The International Network of Independent Advertising Agencies, Syracuse, NY, named Eric Mower, CEO of Eric Mower & Associates, also Syracuse, as president.

Sony Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, CA, tapped George Leon as executive VP-worldwide promotions and product placement; he will head up a new office in London. Elsewhere, Sony Computer Entertainment, Foster City, CA, promoted Glenn Nash to VP-supply chain and service.

Sesame Workshop, New York City, appointed Jamie Greenberg VP-philanthropic development and promoted Martha Van Gelder to senior VP-international.

The Disney Channel, Burbank, CA, promoted Scott Garner to VP-scheduling and planning and Chris Lacroix to VP-marketing.

Los Angeles-based Nakajima USA named Amanda O’Connell national sales manager. She joins Eric Weber, president, and James Nunziati, senior VP-marketing and sales, as part of the executive team.

St. Petersburg, FL-based Home Shopping Network named Frank Han executive VP-general manager of hsn.com. Also, Richard Ogawa named VP-hsn.com merchandising and Scott Sanborn VP-hsn.com marketing.

Nigel Cox-Hagen named senior VP-creative director at VH1, New York City.

Manuel Torres has been appointed general manager for Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, for the office in Mexico. In other company news, Shari Black was named VP-retail business development.

Sesame Workshop, New York City named Marie-Cécile Girard manager-international licensing. She will be responsible for licensing activities for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

Robert Friedman has been tapped as president of New York City-based Classic Media.

Deerfield, IL-based Jim Beam Brands Worldwide named Thomas Flocco executive VP and chief operating officer.

Showtime Networks, Inc., New York City, named Michel Champagne VP-affiliate and key account marketing, Mindy Pickard VP-new products and consumer marketing and promoted Laura Palmer to VP-direct-to-home marketing.

Steve Ross tapped as senior VP-worldwide girls consumer products and entertainment at Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA.

Miami, FL-based Burger King Corp. has appointed Robert T. Nilsen, former chief operating officer of Taco Bell Corporation, as president. He will have responsibility for all system-wide operations, including company and franchise restaurants.

Dorothy Sourlis has been promoted to VP-event sales and marketing for ESPN ABC Sports Customer Marketing and Sales; she is based in the New York office.

Sarah Stone was promoted to VP-marketing for Radio Disney, Los Angeles, responsible for brand management, advertising, public relations and Web site operations.

BIC Consumer Products, Milford, CT, has promoted Jerry Simons to director of sales/superstores and office products.

Heineken USA, White Plains, NY, appointed Maarten Kruijtzer director-national on-premise accounts.

Erin Keefe-Feiner promoted to group director-affiliated marketing at Englewood, CO-based Starz Encore Group LLC. Also, Peter Roberts and Ann Ivancie joined as senior directors-direct marketing, and Tom Ramsey and Kristin Apple as directors-strategic.

Laura Del Greco named VP-corporate integrated marketing at Warner Music Group, New York City.

Jim Beam Brands Co., Deerfield, IL, appointed Boris Oglesby VP-super premium and cordials.

Scholastic, Inc., New York City, named Reg Maton chief information officer.

Las Vegas-based Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. promoted Rich Mirman to chief marketing officer, David Norton to senior VP-relationship marketing, and Tim Stanley chief information officer.

Charles Kingery named senior VP-sales and Peter Leech VP-retail partnerships at Chicago-based CoolSavings, Inc.

White Plains, NY-based Fischer Beverages International appointed Scott DeMartine general manager.

Arby’s Franchisee Association, Atlanta, appointed John Lauck president.

Westport, CT-based Allied Domecq Spirits North America named Barbara Jackson and Rennis Solomito vps-marketing.

Barbara Salerno joined Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corp., Parsippany, NJ, as vp-advertising and special markets.

Plano, TX-based Dr Pepper/Seven Up appointed Mike McGrath president and chief operating officer responsible for sales, marketing, marketing research, and national account activities. Elsewhere, Dan Berghorn named senior vp of Dr Pepper and cola systems, Jerry Williams senior vp-national accounts, and Rick Wach senior vp new business ventures. Also, Dave Rollins named senior vp-fountain/foodservice division. He replaces Bill Perley, who left the company.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, promoted Sandy Yi to vp-marketing.

Matt Genova promoted to vp-advertising sales and sponsorship for ESPN Outdoors, New York City.

Caroline Fry appointed vp-touring sponsorship at Clear Channel Entertainment, New York City.

Visa U.S.A., San Francisco, tapped Tony Wells as vp-event and sponsorship marketing.

New York City-based Wind-up Records appointed David Hazan executive vp-sales and marketing.

NASCAR, Daytona Beach, FL, appointed Mark Dyer vp-licensing and consumer products for its Charlotte, NC, office.

Linda Zappulla named director of brand marketing at Topeka, KA-based Payless ShoeSource, Inc.

Future Brands, LLC, Irvine, CA, appointed Bryan Carter state manager-special events.

NorthStar Studios, Nashville, TN, named Grant Barbre director of sales, marketing, and sponsorship development.

Infinity Promotions Group, Los Angeles, appointed Darcy Stamler managing director.

Julie Robertson named senior vp-marketing at Feld Entertainment, Inc., Vienna, VA.

Julie Oser joined Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, as program recruiter.

Purchase, NY-based PepsiCo named Dawn Hudson president of Pepsi-Cola North America. Elsewhere, Dave Burwick promoted to senior vp-chief marketing officer, Randy Melville vp-multiculturalism and strategic iniatives, Cie Nicholson vp-flavors, and Katie Lacey vp-colas and media. Al Carey named coo of PepsiCo Beverages and Foods North America and Jim Dwyer named president of Tropicana North America. He succeeds Brock Leach, who will lead new special development projects at PepsiCo.

MGM Distribution Co., Santa Monica, CA, named Peter Adee president-worldwide marketing.

William Newlands named president of Allied Domecq Wines USA, Healdsburg, CA.

Culver City, CA-based Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc., named George Clement director of international licensing.

McDonald’s Corp. reassigned executive vp-U.S. marketing Tom Ryan to a post that puts him in charge of developing new menu concepts. The Oak Brook, IL-based chain has been searching for a global marketing chief since April.

American Movie Classics, Jericho, NY, named Isabel Miller senior vp-marketing. Her resume includes stints at Nickelodeon and USA Network.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, promoted Grant Besser to vp-international commercial marketing.

New Line Cinema, Los Angeles, promoted Valerie Pappas to vp-national promotions.

Bethesda, MD-based Discovery Networks named Amy Baker vp of Discovery Solutions, a new sales division charged with developing cross-platform advertising partnerships.

Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR, promoted Phil McAveety to vp-marketing for Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY, named Essie Calhoun director of multicultural marketing. She remains director of community relations and contributions.

Frits Kromhout returned to Vancouver, WA-based Consolidated Freightways to become senior vp-marketing. He left the company seven years ago to join Federal Express.

Ace Hardware Corp., Oak Brook, IL, named Frank Rothing advertising manager.

MGM Consumer Products promoted Lisa Westfield-Avent to vp-worldwide licensing and retail development. She then named Jonathan Linn executive director-retail development, David Bernstein manager-retail development, and Eric Karp executive director-international licensing.

AOL Time Warner, Dulles, VA, named Robert Sherman president-interactive marketing for struggling America Online. He replaces Robert Friedman, who was named senior vp-corporate marketing. Sherman will report to former radio magnate Jimmy de Castro (March PROMO), who was named president of AOL Interactive Services.

Susan Jurevics promoted to vp-corporate marketing at Sony Corp. of America, New York City.

Michael Spinozzi named vp-chief marketing officer at Borders Group, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI.

New York City-based Showtime Networks, Inc., promoted Stephanie Gibbons to senior vp-advertising and promotions.

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team, Park City, UT, promoted Ted Morris to vp-sales and marketing.

Mercedes-Benz USA, Montvale, NJ, named Scott Keogh general manager of corporate communications.

RadioShack Corp., Fort Worth, TX, named Douglas Scott vp-marketing for its Connecting People strategic business unit.

J&J Snack Foods Corp., Pennsauken, NJ, promoted Michael Karaban to senior vp-marketing, Robert Pape to vp-retail sales, and Susan Swisher Woods to vp-marketing for The ICEE Co.

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Minneapolis, promoted Kathy Alberga to senior vp-marketing, advertising, and brand marketing.

Safeway, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, promoted Mike Minasi to senior vp-marketing and Wayne Foxworthy to senior vp-merchandising systems and strategies.

Rob Mitchell named marketing director for Nike’s, Beaverton, OR, All Conditions Gear.

Brian Deputy named vp-creative and image marketing for Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA. Elsewhere, Bruce Marshall promoted to senior vp-international retail business development.

MGM Home Entertainment Group, Santa Monica, CA, named Alex Carloss senior vp-domestic marketing.

Karen Lynn named vp-communications at Maytag Corp., Newton, IA.

Tom Brown named director of consumer insights at White Plains, NY-based Snapple Beverage Group.

Universal Pictures, Universal City, CA, named Kevin Campbell senior vp-new media marketing.

Cigna Corp., Philadelphia, named Robert Romasco chief marketing officer.

In Zone Brands, Inc., Atlanta, named Michelle Rhodes and Christina Sharkey marketing managers.

Clos Du Val Winery, Napa, CA, named David Campbell ceo and promoted John Clews to vp-marketing.

White Plains, NY-based Snapple Beverage Group named Lewis Goldstein director of communications, which makes him responsible for developing promotions, Internet marketing, and p.r. for the Snapple, Yoo-Hoo, Stewart’s, and Orangina brands.

Cherise McVicar promoted to senior vp-national promotions at Buena Vista Marketing Group, Burbank, CA.

Stephen Caldeira named vp-industry relations for Pepsi-Cola North America’s foodservice division, Purchase, NY.

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, Santa Monica, CA, named John Maxwell director of channel marketing and Frank Seidl and Joseph Spurlock field marketing managers.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, promoted Barry Ziehl to vp-worldwide p.r.

Joyce Parente named marketing director for National Geographic Adventure, New York City.

Sean Hanrahan promoted to vp-director of strategic partnerships and sponsorship management at ESPN ABC Sports, New York City.

David Imhoff promoted to senior executive vp-worldwide licensing and merchandising at New Line Cinema, New York City. Elsewhere, Marianne Dugan promoted to director-domestic licensing and merchandising.

David McKillips promoted to vp-advertising at DC Comics and MAD Magazine, New York City.

Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, New York City, promoted Kristi DeLano to director of marketing and Michelle Montague to associate marketing director. Also, Kristin McGowan named advertising manager.

John Matthews named vp-marketing and facilities and Marlo Michalek advertising manager at Clark Retail Enterprises, Inc., Oak Brook, IL.

Phyllis Ehrlich promoted to senior vp-promotions marketing at Cartoon Network Sales and Marketing, New York City.

Skyy Spirits, LLC, New York City, named Marc Bromfeld brand manager-scotch whiskey. He will be responsible for the Cutty Sark, Glenrothes, and Glengoyne brands.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL, named Chris Shimojima vp-marketing for Sears Customer Direct. He reports to marketing chief David Selby.

Ann Kalass named marketing communications manager at Irvine, CA-based Lincoln Mercury to replace Deborah Wahl, who moved to Toyota. Also, Elena Ford named group brand manager for Mercury.

Burger King Corp., Miami, named Vincent Berkeley senior vp-corporate relations. He reports to chief global marketing officer Chris Clouser.

Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Elmsford, NY, named Paul D’Andrea vp-marketing and strategic planning, Susan Schaffer director of marketing, and Camilla Jenkins vp-corporate communications.

Cleveland, OH-based OfficeMax, Inc., named Neil Guliano senior vp-advertising and sales promotion to oversee the company’s marketing communications and corporate branding programs.

Maribeth Towers-Toth named vp-apparel and accessories for Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Burbank, CA. Elsewhere, Philippe Erwin named vp-interactive entertainment, Paula Allen promoted to vp-worldwide publishing, and Marcus Macedo named to head a new Brazilian division.

North Brunswick, NJ-based Netgrocer promoted president Lisa Kent to the vacant ceo post and Wayne Marshall to chief operating officer.

Wild Oats Markets, Inc., Boulder, CO, named Edward Dunlap cfo to succeed interim cfo Frances Rathke.

Laura Masse named senior vp-U.S. marketing for Crown Media United States’ Hallmark Channel, Los Angeles. She had been vp-marketing for American Movie Classics.

Sally Shlosberg named vp of equity enterprises at Minneapolis-based General Mills Trademark Licensing in a restructuring following the company’s acquisition of Pillsbury. Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf remains manager of corporate licensing, reporting to Shlosberg.

Norwalk, CT-based Priceline.com promoted Brett Keller to chief marketing officer. He replaces Michael McCadden, who left the company.

Bandai America, Inc., Cypress, CA, named Michael Riley vp-sales and marketing. He had been vp-strategic marketing for Sony Pictures Entertainment’s consumer products division.

Safeway, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, promoted Bruce Everette to corporate executive vp to oversee a variety of business strategies, and named Frank Calfas to replace him as Northern California division president. Elsewhere, Tim Hakin named to replace the retiring Bob Henry as Denver division president, and Scott Grimmett named president of the Dominick’s subsidiary.

Susan Swisher Woods promoted to vp-marketing for the ICEE Co., Ontario, CA, a subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods. She first joined the company in 1983 as promotions supervisor.

Avon Products, Inc., New York City, named William Susetka chief marketing officer, a post that has been vacant since the November 2000 resignation of Lynn Emmolo.

Burger King Corp., Miami, named Christopher Clouser president of Burger King Brands, Inc., a separate company that will handle the chain’s marketing. Also, Craig Brasch named vp-global advertising and promotions and Richard Taylor vp-alliances and partnerships.

William Dandy named senior vp-marketing at fabric and craft retailer Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., Hudson, OH.

Siemens Corp., New York City, named John Bergen senior vp-corporate affairs and marketing.

Ben Taylor named senior vp-communications at The Star Tribune Co., Minneapolis. He will be in charge of the company’s internal and external communications.

Boise Cascade Corp., Boise, ID, named James Sterrett vp-panels and lumber sales and marketing.

Carlos Timiraos named vp-health, beauty and wellness at HSN, St. Petersburg, FL.

Nike, Inc., Beaverton, OR, named Rick Anguilla vp-brand communications, a newly created position focusing on developing the company’s brand and communications platform.

Yahoo, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, named John Costello chief global marketing officer.

Peter Weedfald named vp-marketing communications and new media at Samsung Electronics America, Ridgefield Park, NJ.

Sharon Rothstein named senior vp-global brand marketing at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, White Plains, NY.

Canton, MA-based Reebok International, Inc. promoted senior vp-global marketing services Muktesh Pant to chief marketing officer to replace Angel Martinez, who left in July.

Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI, named Cathy Larson general manager of the First Fun business and Greg Leeds general manager of Boys Toys.

Jamie Hawtof named senior vp-publicity at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Santa Monica, CA-based distribution unit.

NBA Entertainment, New York City, promoted Michael Bass to vp-strategic and corporate communications.

Sherri York named vp-marketing and Mary Ellen DiPrisco executive director of original programming at SoapNet, Burbank, CA.

4Kids Entertainment, New York City, named Rosalind Nowicki vp-marketing.

St. Maarten Spirits, Santa Barbara, CA, named Ed Brown executive vp-worldwide sales and marketing.

Michael Scharff promoted to vp-computer and Randy Wick to vp-music, movies, and car stereos at Best Buy Co., Minneapolis.

Margo Sokol promoted to vp-marketing at Liz Claiborne Cosmetics, New York City.

Allied Domecq Spirits and Wines North America, Westport, CT, named Chris Swonger senior vp-corporate affairs.

Dawn Taubin named president-domestic marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures, Burbank, CA.

David Snapp named vp-video design, worldwide marketing and brand strategy at Crown Media Holdings, Los Angeles.

The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., New York City, named Jim Nevins to a senior post on its marketing team.

Offsite airport parking operator Park N’ Fly, Atlanta, named David Grocer vp-marketing.

Brian Hurst named regional vp and general manager of marketing and sales at National Semiconductor Corp., Santa Clara, CA.

Deborah Wahl, marketing communications manager for Ford’s Lincoln Mercury division, Irvine, CA, resigned in October to take a position with rival car manufacturer Toyota, Torrance, CA.

Toys “R” Us, Paramus, NJ, named Michael Tabakin director of corporate marketing-licensing and entertainment (photo, pg. 125) and David Kuhnlein director of corporate marketing-business initiatives. Both are part of a new corporate brand marketing team.

Amy Moynihan named director of promotions at Pawtucket, RI-based Hasbro, Inc. She will be responsible for consumer promotions for the company’s core toy and games brands in North America.

Scholastic, Inc., New York City, named David Krishock president of its Book Fairs division.

Dan Lynch named director of merchandising and direct response for the consumer products division at A&E Television Networks, New York City (photo, pg. 125).

Hank Salemi named senior vp-marketing at Six Flags, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK. He will be responsible for worldwide strategic marketing.

Bonne Bell, Inc., Lakewood, OH, named former Kraft Foods director of national accounts Steven Custenborder executive vp-marketing and sales. Elsewhere, Robert Evans named senior vp and cfo. Bonne Bell markets the Smackers and Bonne Bell cosmetic brands.

Josh Lesnick named vp-hotel marketing at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, White Plains, NY.

Joel Chiodi named director of promotions at Culver City, CA-based Game Show Network.

Burger King Corp., Miami, promoted Dana Frydman to vp-product marketing and Marco Moretti to vp-marketing research. Also, DeeDee Drays named senior director-alliances and partnerships, Cindy Syracuse director-marketing communications, Sherry Ulsh senior director-marketing finance and analysis, Hal Rossiter senior director-interactive and adult promotions, and Charles Pacunas senior director-global media.

Coors Brewing Co., Golden, CO, named Ron Askew chief marketing officer to replace Bill Weintraub. Askew had been ceo of Integer Group, the Golden-based agency that was spun out from Coors in 1993.

Canandaigua Wine Co., Concord, CA, named Jeff Muller national promotions manager.

Geoffrey Ammer named president-marketing for Columbia TriStar’s Culver City, CA-based marketing arm.

St. Helena, CA-based Napa Valley Vintners Association named Kim Wiss international marketing manager.

PAX TV, Studio City, CA, promoted Loril Hirsch to vp-media planning.

Allied Domecq, Westport, CT, named Liz Dueland p.r. manager-champagne. Also, Nancy Bailey named marketing manager-imports and champagne, Kara Demostene marketing manager-California Wine Brands, and Shireen Brookhouse executive assistant-marketing. Elsewhere, Carmen Barker promoted to director of marketing administration, Kris Wright to marketing research director, and Keli Vice to Internet marketing manager.

Applebee’s International, Overland Park, KS, named former McDonald’s vp-strategic marketing John Cywinski chief marketing officer. He replaces senior vp Karen Eadon, who left last spring to join McDonald’s.

Ann Stone named chief marketing officer at Church’s Chicken, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc., Atlanta.

Nintendo of America, Inc., Redmond, WA, promoted George Harrison to senior vp-marketing and corporate communications.

Barbara LaPlaca promoted to executive director-corporate marketing and promotion at Gruner+Jahr USA, New York City.

Franz Niedermair named brand director at Beck’s North America, Stamford, CT. Also, Milda Leonard named sales promotion director.

Roberto Cuesta named vp-marketing, North America at Fort Lauderdale, FL-based South African Airways.

Burbank, CA-based Disney Channel named Andrea Taylor senior vp-marketing.

Bennett Nussbaum named chief financial officer at Miami-based Burger King Corp. Also, Vance Johnston named vp-operations services and programs.

Dawn Bullen named director of media at Toys “R” Us, Paramus, NJ.

Toy maker Patch Products, Inc., Beloit, WI, named Beth Muehlenkamp promotions coordinator.

Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli Co., Saronno, Italy, named Anthony Verdoni brand manager. He will work with Bardstown, KY-based distributor Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. to increase awareness of the Lazzaroni brands in the U.S.

Discovery Communications, Silver Springs, MD, named Jane Saltzman executive vp-creative and merchandising for its Discovery Consumer Products division.

Domino’s, Ann Arbor, MI, named Ken Calwell executive vp, Build the Brand. He had been vp-new product marketing, research, and testing at Wendy’s International.

Mike Oh promoted to director of creative advertising for the Motion Picture Group of Paramount Pictures, Hollywood, CA. Elsewhere, Amy Koster promoted to executive director of creative advertising.

Mitch Fried named vp-promotion marketing for Comedy Central, New York City.

South Beach Coffee Co, Miami Beach, FL, named Karen Kong marketing manager.

Chris Tomasso named vp-marketing at Hard Rock Café International, Orlando, FL.

Warner Bros., Burbank, CA, named Jim Noonan senior vp-general manager for Warner Bros. Online.

Bill Brand named senior vp-reality programming at Lifetime Television, New York City.

Scholastic Entertainment, New York City, named Maria Sinopoli director of marketing.

DIC Entertainment Corp., Burbank, CA, named Brad Brooks president.

Paramus, NJ-based Toys “R” Us named ceo John Eyler chairman of the board. He replaces Michael Goldstein, who will remain a director and assume the new role of chairman of the Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund.

1-800-Gift Certificate, Carlstadt, NJ, named David Meyers director of sales.

Boeing Co., Seattle, named Toby Bright vp-business strategy and marketing for its commercial airplanes division.

Burger King Corp., Miami, FL, named Paul Novak senior vp and chief development officer. He will be responsible for franchise development, design, construction, and asset management.

John Spadaro named vp-sales research and Mitch Fried vp-promotion marketing at Comedy Central, New York City.

Barry Frey named senior vp-managing director, global advertising sales for the international division of Hallmark Channel, New York City.

Jockey International, Inc., Kenosha, WI, named Jamie Lockard vp-marketing and advertising.

Coral Gables, FL-based Club Med Sales, Inc. named Ed Hinde vp-marketing, North America.

Scholastic Entertainment, New York City, named Maria Sinopoli director of marketing.

H&R Block, Kansas City, MO, named Carlos Ayala manager, multicultural marketing.

Miami, FL-based Burger King Corp. named Christopher Clouser executive vp and chief marketing officer. Elsewhere, Kim Lopdrup named executive vp and coo to oversee U.S. operations and franchisee relationships.

Gillette Co., Boston, named Mark Leckie president of its Chicago-based Duracell Global Business Management division as part of a bid to re-energize the unit’s flagging battery sales.

Kmart, Troy, MI, announced the resignation of chief marketing officer Brent Willis after only five months on the job. Willis cited personal reasons.

Jordan Sollitto named executive vp-worldwide marketing for Burbank, CA-based Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Elsewhere, Karen McTier promoted to executive vp-domestic licensing and Annie Lung vp-licensing for greater China and Southeast Asia.

Maura Regan, director of international licensing for Asia-Pacific at New York City-based Sesame Workshop, named to handle Canada as well.

Scholastic Entertainment, New York City, named Nancyann Volpe sales director-licensing.

Lyrick Studios, Richardson, TX, named Holly Stein senior vp-consumer products for North America.

Reggie Fils-Aime named senior vp-marketing at VH1, New York City.

Andy Karofsky promoted to vp-international marketing for the new Hallmark Channel launched by Crown Media International, Denver.

Susan Jurevics named senior director-marketing for New York City-based Sony Corp. of America. She will be responsible for developing and supporting corporate strategic marketing initiatives.

Heineken USA, White Plains, NY, promoted Peter Dadzis to senior vp-sales and Steve Davis to senior vp-marketing.

Tom Clendenin named senior vp-marketing for San Francisco-based Gap, Inc.’s Old Navy division. He will be responsible for all brand marketing, advertising, in-store promotions, and p.r.

Shannon Dashiell-Rapp promoted to vp-design at Los Angeles, CA-based Odyssey Network.

Skechers USA, Manhattan Beach, CA, hired L. Russell Lucas as president of the international division. He will oversee distribution strategy, operations, logistics, and Internet technology.

Christina Lawton named senior vp-business affairs for Universal City, CA-based Universal Studios Home Video. She will oversee all business and legal affairs.

Donald Baer appointed executive vp-strategy and development and Mark Hollinger executive vp-corporate operations at Bethesda, MA-based Discovery Communications. Elsewhere, Daniel Fischer named executive vp-strategic planning.

Dodgeville, WI-based Lands’ End, Inc., named Marcia Tabler director of creative operations. She will be responsible for the catalog creative process and serve as international creative liaison with the company’s operations in the U.K., Germany, and Japan.

New York City-based Triarc Companies, Inc. promoted Michael Howe to president and ceo of the Triarc Restaurant Group. He succeeds Jonathan May, who will become TRG’s chairman as well as svp of Triarc.

Greg Janese named president of live entertainment promoter TBA Entertainment Corp., Nashville, TN.

Eckerd Corp., Clearwater, FL, named Jeff Thompson vp-marketing.

Andrew Rosen named market executive vp for San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications, Inc.’s New York station group. He will be responsible for seven radio stations.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment International, Los Angeles, promoted Elizabeth West to vp-publicity and promotions to replace Breena Camden. Elsewhere, Bettina Sherick hired as executive director-online marketing and Cindi Peltier director of promotions.

Bandai America, Inc., Cypress, CA, named William Beebe III senior vp-sales and marketing. He will oversee all of Bandai’s North American toy division. Elsewhere, Colleen Sherfey named director of marketing.

Ellen Sevin named vp-licensing at New York City-based Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

Pennzoil-Quaker State Co., Houston, TX, named Anne Tawney senior vp-marketing for Jiffy Lube International.

Paul Phipps named vp-sales, marketing, and broadcasting for International Speedway Corp., Daytona Beach, FL.

Nelvana Ltd., New York City, named Sherry Young director of North American licensing.

Karyn Erickson named director, sales insights at Allied Domecq Spirits USA, Old Greenwich, CT. Also at the company, Mike Harris named brand manager for single malts and Tullamore Dew.

Steven Cahillane named vp-sales at Labatt USA, Norwalk, CT.

Vaneta Rogers named director of marketing and communication at Namco Cybertainment, Inc., Bensenville, IL.