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BUSINESS PEOPLE $7.1M Average 2012 CEO pay in NY state. Average worker pay was $48,054. Source: AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE MOVES buck ennis A SHOULDER TO CRY ON: Caryn Davi helps guide students through the ups and downs at Weill Cornell Medical College. GOTHAM GIGS Just what the doctor ordered Caryn Davi offers a refuge for med students ‘It’s my job to know’ about students’ problems and worries In the high-stakes world of medical school, students sometimes need a shoulder to cry on— when a professor yells at them, or they botch an exam, or, sadly, a patient dies. ¶ At Weill Cornell Medical College, that shoulder belongs to Caryn Davi, whose job title, clinical curriculum coordinator, belies her true function: politician, diplomat, mother hen and problem fixer. ¶ “There’s someone crying in the office—it can be over anything—at least two times a week,” said Ms. Davi. ¶ Most faculty interact with students for just a year. Ms. Davi, a social worker by training, guides and nudges students through four grueling years and beyond. It’s her job every year to match some 400 medical students with physician preceptors and schedule them into classes, clinics and hospitals in five boroughs—a cross between preparing Marines for battle and old-fashioned matchmaking. ¶ “She so gets people,” said Dr. Shari Midoneck, associate dean of academic affairs. “She can size up people in a tremendously efficient and astute way.” ¶ When students grouse that preceptors don’t let them interview patients, it’s Ms. Davi who makes the phone call or sends an email to the mentoring doctors. When she noticed that a student was missing classes, Ms. Davi was the one who discovered, discreetly, that in addition to her heavy course load, the student was taking care of her seriously ill father. Ms. Davi made sure the student’s schedule was rearranged, and that she got help for her father. ¶ Two years ago, students performed a satirical musical about the retirement of a longtime dean, choosing Ms. Davi to replace him. Another year, students dedicated the yearbook to her, writing: “Caryn knows when you get a haircut.” ¶ It’s true, Ms. Davi said: “It’s my job to know.” —judith messina DeVries Global: Laura Pesin, 40, was promoted to president and chief operating officer at the public-relations firm. She was previously executive vice president. Jessica O’Callaghan, 37, was promoted to executive vice president. She was previously managing director. International Trademark Association: Etienne Sanz de Acedo, 42, joined the professional group as chief executive, a newly created position. He was previously a member of the cabinet and director of communications at the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market. Audemars Piguet: Xavier Nolot, 42, was promoted to chief executive at the watchmaking manufacturer. He was previously vice president of logistics and information systems. Jewish Association Serving the Aging: Susan Oher, 58, joined the nonprofit as chief development officer. She was previously director of volunteer services and special events for God’s Love We Deliver, New York. Brickman: Steve Klein, 52, was promoted to chief investment officer at the real estate firm. He was previously managing partner. Greenwich Village Funeral Home: Gregory Zannitto, 33, was promoted to licensed managing director. He was previously an associate director. Kroll Advisory Solutions: Lonnie Keene, 58, joined the risk mitigation and response firm as managing director, a newly created position. He was previously a court-appointed independent monitor overseeing Western Union’s anti-moneylaundering program at Keene Global Consulting. Univision Communications Inc.: Lisa Nolan, 49, was promoted to senior vice president of network sales at the media company. She was previously vice president of network sales. Claudia Granados, 47, was promoted to vice president of network sales. She was previously vice president of business development. Ballet Hispanico: Carolina Alvarez Pusterla, 32, joined the dance company as director of development. She was previously acting deputy director, leadership gifts, at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Warner Music Group Corp.: Jake Ottmann, 48, joined the music publishing company as senior vice president, A&R, of Warner/Chappell Music. He was previously East Coast creative vice president at EMI Publishing. Horizons ETFs Management (USA): Joe Cunningham, 56, joined the investment management company as executive vice president and head of See EXECUTIVE MOVES on Page 8 April 22, 2013 | Crain’s New York Business | 7

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Crains New York - April 22, 2013
IN THE BOROUGHS
IN THE MARKETS
THE INSIDER
BUSINESS PEOPLE
CORPORATE LADDER
REAL ESTATE DEALS
OPINION
ALAIR TOWNSEND
GREG DAVID
REPORT: GREEN NEW YORK
THE LIST
FOR THE RECORD
CLASSIFIEDS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
SOURCE LUNCH
OUT AND ABOUT
SNAPS

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