(WO) — The American Petroleum Institute (API) has appointed Kevin Slagle as its new senior vice chairman of communications. Slagle will lead API’s communications workforce to advance the U.S. oil and pure fuel trade’s priorities in Washington, together with these outlined in API’s 5-Level Coverage Roadmap.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin to steer communications on behalf of an trade tackling the world’s most urgent vitality challenges,” mentioned API Government President and Chief Advocacy Officer Amanda Eversole. “Kevin is a seasoned chief and communicator with a confirmed observe file on the heart of a few of the trade’s most consequential advocacy campaigns. His strategic method and fervour for American vitality shall be important to advancing our members’ priorities in Washington.”
Slagle expressed enthusiasm about becoming a member of API at a crucial time for America’s vitality future. “The U.S. oil and pure fuel trade is crucial for powering our economic system, driving innovation and strengthening nationwide safety, and I’m grateful for the chance to steer our efforts to hold that message to policymakers and customers throughout the nation,” he mentioned.
With over 20 years of expertise within the oil and pure fuel trade, Slagle will oversee all communications for API’s advocacy efforts, which embrace earned and paid media, digital communications, analysis, and thought management. He’ll lead API’s multi-year Lights on Power marketing campaign, geared toward educating voters and policymakers on the important function of U.S. oil and pure fuel in assembly world demand for inexpensive, dependable, and cleaner vitality.
Previous to becoming a member of API, Slagle served as vice chairman of technique and communications for the Western States Petroleum Affiliation (WSPA) and held management roles at world public relations companies, together with Ogilvy Public Relations and Edelman.