Yahoo! Appoints Jill Nash Chief Communications Officer

December 18, 2006; 05:17 AM
Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today announced the appointment of Jill Nash to senior vice president and chief communications officer.

In this role, Nash will direct Yahoo!'s global communication efforts, overseeing functions including media relations, policy communications, internal communications, product promotion, and corporate reputation management. Nash will also serve as the top advisor to the executive team and guide a world-class communications team.

Nash will be based in Sunnyvale, California and will report to Yahoo!'s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Terry Semel. Her appointment is effective January 16, 2007.

"Jill has had extensive experience and considerable success shaping the communications efforts for large, blue chip brands," said Semel. "Her proven track record developing strategic and holistic communications programs for both external and internal audiences makes her a valuable addition as Yahoo! enters its next phase of growth."

Previously, Nash was vice president, global communications for Gap Inc., where she led all aspects of communications including public relations, issues management, public affairs, business communications, employee communications and global recognition. Nash's communications efforts were focused on reputation management, cultural transformation and strategic change at both the corporate and brand levels. Nash was also a member of the Gap Inc. Foundation Board of Directors.

"I look forward to being part of a company that has such a significant impact by connecting people to their passions, their communities, and the world's knowledge," said Nash. "This is an exciting time to join Yahoo! as the company continues to expand its influence around the world and pursue new growth opportunities. I look forward to working with Terry and the talented communications team to tell the Yahoo! story."

Prior to Gap Inc., Nash served as senior vice president of corporate communications at Charles Schwab Corporation, where she helped position the company as a leader in technology and online brokerage. While at Schwab, her achievements included garnering a broad range of recognition for the company including placement on Fortune magazine's list of "Best Companies to Work For in America" as well as Working Woman's "Top 25 Companies for Executive Women."

Prior to Schwab, Nash worked in marketing and communications at KPMG and earlier headed corporate communications for the Transamerica Life Companies.

Nash has received numerous industry honors including multiple Gold Quill awards. A past president of Organization of Women Executives, Nash is active in a variety of community organizations.

Nash holds a B.A. in journalism from San Diego State University.

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SOURCE: Yahoo! Inc.