Discovery Exec takes the helm at IHAF

Jan. 31, 2013 - PRLog -- BOSTON, MA – January 31, 2013: Jennifer Cortner, Vice President of Account Services with the in-house agency at Discovery Communications, has been named Chairman of the IHAF Board of Directors. Cortner has served as a member of the IHAF Board for the past two years.

As one of the executives leading Discovery’s 85-person agency, Cortner oversees print, digital and broadcast promotions in support of a variety of networks including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, OWN, Science, Investigation Discovery (ID), and Planet Green. The internal agency at Discovery produces 90% of the company’s digital work and has received numerous awards including IHAF’s 2012 In-House Agency of the Year.

“Jennifer is committed to continuous improvement, and to pushing the boundaries of process, technology and creativity to optimize her organization,” said Sarah Cavicchi, Executive Director of IHAF. “As our new Board Chair, Jen’s expertise will prove invaluable as we continue to deliver tools and content that in-house agencies need to keep pace with industry demands.”

Joining Cortner on IHAF’s 2013 Board of Directors are former chairman Mark Shafer of Risk Management Association, Gaemer Gutierrez of CVS/Caremark, Maureen Hartigan and Mark McKenna of Putnam Investments, Patrick Hnath of Sovereign Bank, John Luiz of MFS Investment Management, Rebecca Marino of FM Global, Kim McNeil-Downs of Fidelity Investments, Marta Stiglin of Stiglin Consulting, Varinia Travieso of Norwegian Cruise Line, and Phyllis Woods of Marriott International.

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