The Joester Loria Group (JLG) has announced the promotion of three senior executives to managing directors and their appointment to the JLG Board of Directors. 

In their roles as managing directors, Almeida, McAuliffe and Slifer will join chief executive officer Debra Joester and chief operating officer Joanne Loria in overseeing JLG’s operation and support JLG’s brand teams in managing the agency’s clients.  

JLG has also added brand directors Jackie DeMaio and Katie Cosgrove to its Executive Committee, tapping their expertise in global brand extensions, retail activations, marketing and collaborations.  

“James, Chris and Michael have made impactful contributions to JLG’s strategic growth initiatives, advanced the interest of our exceptional client roster and mentored a new generation of licensing professionals,” says Debra Joester. “As we continue our hybrid work schedule, the expertise of our Executive Committee and managing directors will ensure dynamic results for our clients and the entire JLG team.”