Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

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Monday, March 13, 2023

NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

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  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.

Ankura Appoints Dana White to Lead Global Strategic Advisory Group

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 13, 2023

NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura"), a leading global expert services and advisory firm, today announced that Dana White, former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson for Secretary James Mattis, is the new business group leader of Ankura's Global Strategic Advisory practice.
  • Dana has spent more than 20 years working in government, media, and global business.
  • Her experience as a trusted advisor to top U.S. government officials and C-suite executives makes her uniquely qualified to lead and expand our global strategic advisory group," said Kevin Lavin , CEO of Ankura Consulting Group.
  • With experience in the US, Europe, and Asia, Dana has worked at the nexus of business, media, and government.

TENEO APPOINTS GEOFF MORRELL PRESIDENT, GLOBAL STRATEGY & COMMUNICATIONS

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

"I am delighted to be starting the next chapter of my career with Teneo and look forward to working with Paul and the firm's tremendously talented team," Morrell said. "Over the course of my career, I have moved from journalism to government to big corporations, and now I am thrilled to be joining and helping to lead one of the world's top consulting firms. I am excited to bring my experience and learnings to help CEOs navigate today's complex world -- whether it be reputational challenges, regulatory hurdles, business issues or geopolitical risk. Teneo has best in class talent on staff to help provide holistic solutions to global companies. The firm's integrated service offer is unlike any in the industry, and I look forward to helping more companies benefit from it."

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Geoff Morrell as President, Global Strategy & Communications, a newly formed position in the firm.
  • "Few in our industry have had more experience and success navigating the intersection of media, government and business as Geoff.
  • Teneo has best in class talent on staff to help provide holistic solutions to global companies.
  • Prior to Disney, Geoff spent 10 years with bp, including five at the company's London headquarters overseeing global communications, government relations and advocacy campaigns.

The Walt Disney Company Names Geoff Morrell as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has named Geoff Morrell to the newly created position of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, with oversight of the entertainment companys Corporate Communications, Global Public Policy, Government Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) teams, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Disneys Chief Executive Officer.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has named Geoff Morrell to the newly created position of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, with oversight of the entertainment companys Corporate Communications, Global Public Policy, Government Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) teams, it was announced today by Bob Chapek, Disneys Chief Executive Officer.
  • Geoff is a seasoned, insightful and accomplished public affairs officer, and I am delighted to appoint him to this new role, where he will build on Disneys already strong reputation.
  • Under the new leadership structure, Disneys head of Corporate Social Responsibility will report to both Mr. Morrell and Mr. Chapek.
  • Mr. Morrell joined bp in 2011 as Vice President, U.S. Communications and in 2013 became Senior Vice President, U.S. Communications & External Affairs.

MicroTech Selected for $11M Secretary of Defense Task Order

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

TYSONS, Va., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroTech is proud to announce their selection for a $11M Task Order award for The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD-PA) to provide Information Management (IM) Mission Systems Support Services.

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  • TYSONS, Va., April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroTech is proud to announce their selection for a $11M Task Order award for The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD-PA) to provide Information Management (IM) Mission Systems Support Services.
  • The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (PA) is the principal staff advisory and assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for DoD public information, internal information, community relations, information training, and audiovisual matters.
  • This Task Order will provide a range of application services that include the management of the Public Affairs Mission Application Enclave (PAMAE) and the implementation of innovative technologies.
  • About MicroTech: MicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an experienced provider of information technology, application support and communications solutions.