CEO Arrivals

Nguyen named leader of distilled spirits group

The American Distilled Spirits Alliance announced Amanda Nguyen has succeeded Matt Dogali as president and CEO.  

“We are thrilled to have Amanda join and lead ADSA through the next phase of its development into a leading beverage alcohol trade association. Amanda brings a wealth of experience in critical and relevant policy areas of health, regulation and taxation, all of which will play an essential role in the future shape of the beverage alcohol industry,” said ASDA Chairman David Bratcher.

Nguyen joins ADSA from the Fragrance Creators Association, where she spent the past seven years. At FCA, she was most recently vice president of government affairs and legal. Previously, she was assistant attorney general at the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office.

She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Wichita State University and a law degree from Vanderbilt University.

Heidrick & Struggles assisted in the search.

Anderson announced as CEO of insurance commissioners

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners named Gary D. Anderson the group’s next CEO. Anderson succeeds former acting CEO Andrew J. Beal, who has led the organization since the April 2023 resignation of Michael F. Consedine. 

“Selecting the next NAIC CEO has been arduous but rewarding,” said NAIC President and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais. “We were looking for the best fit, and we found it in Gary Anderson. Gary’s dedication to our state-based system of insurance regulation and his insurance expertise are top notch. We look forward to his leadership as we navigate the complexities of regulating the insurance sector and deliver on our mission to protect consumers.”

Anderson has been the commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance since 2017. Previously, he was policy advisor and senior counsel for the Office of the Massachusetts Senate President. 

He has a bachelor’s degree in history from Idaho State University and a law degree from Albany Law School.

Staff Arrivals

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association — David Allen has joined BCBSA as managing director of media relations. He previously was director of communications and public affairs at America’s Health Insurance Plans, where he spent nearly four years.

Children’s Hospital Association — Aisha Furbach has been named vice president of child health quality at CHA. She was previously chief operating officer of nonprofit health system Legacy Health.

National Association of Broadcasters — Gabriela Sibori has joined NAB as senior communications director. She was most recently an advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Previously, she was the communications associate for the Washington Office on Latin America.

National Restaurant Association — Sue Hensley has been named senior vice president of member engagement. Hensley previously worked at the group from 2004 to 2016, most recently as senior vice president of public affairs and communications. Prior to taking this position, she spent seven years at the American Trucking Associations as executive vice president of communications and public affairs.