Candace Hanau Joins Save the Children as Chief Marketing Officer

Westport, CT (July 17, 2008) — Candace Hanau has joined Save the Children as Associate Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Hanau most recently served as head of marketing and communications for AmeriCares in Stamford. In her new role, Hanau’s main focus will be on expanding brand building and marketing opportunities for the 76-year-old humanitarian agency.

"Candace has had an extensive career in brand marketing and communications," said Veronica Pollard, Vice President of Communications and Public Policy. "She has delivered results in both for-profit and non-profit organizations for more than 20 years, and her expertise in this area will be a valuable contribution to Save the Children".

In her new appointment, Hanau will be responsible for Save the Children's branding, public affairs and communications activities.

In addition to her AmeriCares experience, Hanau spent many years in the private sector, as Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing, for JPMorgan Private Bank, a division of JPMorganChase, and as Chief Marketing Officer of MarketAxess and Miradiant Global Network, two JPMorgan-funded internet companies. Hanau's previous positions also include marketing and communications roles with Deutsche Bank, Bankers Trust Company and Avon Products, Inc.

Hanau obtained her MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia University Graduate School of Business and a BA in Fine Arts and French from Tufts University.