Yahoo! has appointed Jill Nash as senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective from January 16, 2007. Ms. Nash will be based in Sunnyvale, California. She will report to Yahoo!’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Terry Semel.


Yahoo! has appointed Jill Nash as senior vice president and chief communications officer, effective from January 16, 2007. Ms. Nash will be based in Sunnyvale, California. She will report to Yahoo!’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Terry Semel.

Ms. Nash will oversee the functions including media relations, policy communications, internal communications, product promotion, and corporate reputation management, according to Yahoo!.

Terry Semel said: “Jill has had extensive experience and considerable success shaping the communications efforts for large, blue chip brands,

Her proven track record developing strategic and holistic communications programs for both external and internal audiences makes her a valuable addition as Yahoo! enters its next phase of growth”. [source]

Ms. Nash said: “I look forward to being part of a company that has such a significant impact by connecting people to their passions, their communities, and the world’s knowledge,

This is an exciting time to join Yahoo! as the company continues to expand its influence around the world and pursue new growth opportunities. I look forward to working with Terry and the talented communications team to tell the Yahoo! story.” [source]

Before joining Yahoo!, Nash was vice president, global communications for Gap Inc. She has also worked as senior vice president of corporate communications at Charles Schwab Corporation.

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