Congratulations to Ame Wadler, Claire Koeneman, and Alissa Blate!
We are pleased to announce the following MWW Group leaders have been named as finalists in the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women.
Category: Best Executive — Service Businesses — up to 2,500 Employees
Ame Wadler
Chief Management Officer & EVP Worldwide Healthcare
Ame Wadler joined MWW Group as Chief Management Office and EVP Worldwide Healthcare in December 2007 with 25 years of experience in the full-spectrum of public relations and public affairs as well as strategic agency management experience for global and US companies. At MWW Group, Ame is responsible for establishing thought leadership platforms and driving career training and development opportunities. In addition, Ame continues to indulge her passion for healthcare including device, biotechnology, provider, payor, pharmaceutical and nutraceuticals.
Alissa Blate
Executive Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing Practice Leader
Alissa Blate, directs and manages MWW Group’s industry leading Consumer Lifestyle Marketing Practice. She has nearly two decades of experience in marketing, public relations and integrated communications, and has been named Brand Marketer of the Year by PR News. She has an extensive background in leveraging under-utilized brands, launching new brands and products into the marketplace and communicating powerful client and product messages to key audiences through aggressive marketing campaigns. Alissa has been honored with virtually every marketing and communications award for client programs in the areas of both strategy and creativity.
Category: Best Executive — Service Businesses — up to 100 Employees
Claire Koeneman
President, Financial Relations Board 
Claire Koeneman, President of the Financial Relations Board, has focused her career on helping public and private clients achieve financial, strategic and business goals. She is known for her sophisticated C-suite advice, refined people skills and deep expertise in financial and corporate communications, public relations and media. She oversees client program growth and executive development across the agency. Additionally, she is a leading spokesperson for the industry, quoted frequently in financial and trade press.
