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People on the Move

People on the Move

Notable career advancements and promotions

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People on the Move features new hires, promotions and board appointments. Contact Publisher Lisa Lee at [email protected].

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Ashwani (Ash) Rajput, M.D., FACS has been named regional executive medical director of Swedish Cancer Institute. He will oversee Swedish Cancer Institute medical directors and partner with the senior director of operations.

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Emily Cantrell has been named chief executive officer of Seafair. She replaces Eric Corning, who had served as president and CEO the past five years.

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Denis Sirringhaus has joined Seattle biotech company AltPep Corp. as vice president of business development.

A woman with blonde hair is smiling and wearing a chef's jacket as she stands in a bustling restaurant with tables set for dining in the background. Her jacket, embroidered with the name "Fire & Vine," makes her stand out among the people moving about.

Chef Maggie Trujillo has been promoted to culinary director for Fire & Vine Hospitality, and now leads the culinary teams at all Fire & Vine locations including El Gaucho Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Portland, and Vancouver, AQUA by El Gaucho, Aerlume, and Witness Tree lounge.

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Brandon Bird has been named director and CEO at the Northwest African American Museum.

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Xian Zhang has been named music director at the Seattle Symphony.

A person with long dark hair, wearing a white sweater, navy blazer, and turquoise earrings, stands indoors, smiling slightly at the camera—a perfect image for those experiencing Career Transitions.

Grace Yoo has been named head of the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at the state Department of Commerce. She will also become the agency’s assistant director.

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