New heads of video, US news are named
In a memo to staff on Wednesday, it was announced that Sara Gillesby will lead global video for AP and Josh Hoffner will direct U.S. news coverage.
Ricardo Zuniga named global sports editor
In a memo to staff, Executive Editor Julie Pace, Vice President and Head of Global News Gathering Paul Haven, and Deputy Head of News Gathering Michael Giarrusso announced a key appointment:
Aritz Parra named Southern Europe news director
In a memo to staff, AP News Director for Europe and Africa James Jordan announced that Aritz Parra is the new news director for Southern Europe:
Noreen Gillespie named global business editor
Deputy Head of News Gathering Michael Giarrusso announced on Monday that Deputy Managing Editor for U.S. News Noreen Gillespie will take on a new role leading AP's business news coverage.
Two international news directors are named
Paul Haven, vice president and head of global news gathering, announced two key appointments on Monday: James Jordan will lead AP's coverage of Europe and Africa, and Cristiana Mesquita will head Cuba and the Caribbean.
