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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES MICHAEL CAPIRASO AND PETER CIACCIA TO LEAD NYRR\n<\/p>\n
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New York, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 \u0089\u00db\u00d2 Mary
\nWittenberg, under whose leadership New York Road Runners developed into
\nthe world\u0089\u00db\u00aas premier community running organization, is stepping down to
\nlaunch Virgin Sport as Global CEO of the new lifestyle
\ncompany focused on participatory fitness events and programs.\u00a0 Her two
\ntop deputies, Michael Capiraso and Peter Ciaccia, will take over the
\nleadership of the organization, it was announced today by George A.
\nHirsch, Chairman of the Board of New York Road Runners.\n<\/p>\n
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\u0089\u00db\u00cfMary\u0089\u00db\u00aas been a trailblazer in our industry
\nand the positive impact she\u0089\u00db\u00aas had on New York Road Runners and the TCS
\nNew York City Marathon has been historic,\u0089\u00db\u009d said Hirsch, who has served
\nas Chairman of the Board since 2005 and is one of
\nthe founders of the New York City Marathon along with Fred Lebow.\u00a0
\n\u0089\u00db\u00cfMary has proven that she is one of the top sports executives in the
\nworld and we\u0089\u00db\u00aall miss her vision and leadership.\u0089\u00db\u009d\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
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\u0089\u00db\u00cfThe Board of Directors has approved the
\npromotions of Michael and Peter, allowing for a smooth leadership
\ntransition and continuity in our events, programs and community
\ninitiatives,\u0089\u00db\u009d continued Hirsch. \u0089\u00db\u00cfTo Mary\u0089\u00db\u00aas credit, she put her
\nsuccessors in place, which I regard as the hallmark of a successful
\nleader.\u00a0 NYRR has never been in a stronger position.\u0089\u00db\u009d<\/p>\n
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Mary Wittenberg at NYRR<\/p>\n
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Under Wittenberg\u0089\u00db\u00aas leadership, NYRR elevated
\nits prominence and impact by making running more accessible to a broader
\naudience.\u00a0 More than 400,000 people of all ages are engaged annually in
\nNYRR activities, including 200,000 students
\nlocally and nationally through NYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas free youth running programs,
\nevents, and resources, of which more than 120,000 are in New York City\u0089\u00db\u00aas
\nfive boroughs.\n<\/p>\n
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Wittenberg joined NYRR in 1998 and became its
\nfirst Chief Operating Officer in 2000.\u00a0 In 2005, she became the first
\nwoman to lead NYRR as President and CEO and also became the Race
\nDirector of the New York City Marathon.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
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With Wittenberg leading the way, the New York
\nCity Marathon, which was named the 2011 Sports Business Journal Event
\nof the Year, grew in stature as New York City\u0089\u00db\u00aas premier annual sporting
\nevent, uniting the neighborhoods of New York
\nCity\u0089\u00db\u00aas five boroughs and drawing runners from around the world.\u00a0 In
\nOctober 2014, Wittenberg and Hirsch accepted the prestigious Prince of
\nAsturias Award from the King of Spain on behalf of the TCS New York City
\nMarathon, which today features 50,000 runners
\nand nearly 2 million spectators, making it what is widely regarded as
\nthe world\u0089\u00db\u00aas premier running event.\n<\/p>\n
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Wittenberg has been an influential figure in
\nthe running world and a prominent leader of the Abbott World Marathon
\nMajors, which she helped found in 2006.\n<\/p>\n
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\u0089\u00db\u00cfMy days at NYRR have been fueled by the
\ninspiration all around me and it has been an immense privilege to serve
\nour runners and community while working side by side with so many
\namazing partners and talented and deeply committed staff,
\nvolunteers and Board of Directors,\u0089\u00db\u009d said Wittenberg.\u00a0 \u0089\u00db\u00cfNYRR is
\nfortunate to have Michael and Peter ready to take the baton with the
\ninvaluable benefit of George Hirsch, with his many years of experience,
\nworking closely with them as he and the Board have with
\nme these past ten years. I am predicting this next leg of NYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas run
\nwill be the best yet.\u0089\u00db\u009d<\/p>\n
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George A. Hirsch \u0089\u00db\u00d2 NYRR Chairman of the Board <\/p>\n
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Hirsch is the founding publisher of New York
\nmagazine, was the long time worldwide publisher of Runner\u0089\u00db\u00aas World and
\nhas been a TV commentator at numerous running events including three
\nOlympic Games.\u00a0 In 1986 he was the unsuccessful Democratic
\ncandidate for Congress in Manhattan\u0089\u00db\u00aas Silk Stocking District.\u00a0 Still an
\nactive runner, he has won his age group in his last ten marathons.<\/p>\n
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Michael Capiraso \u0089\u00db\u00d2 NYRR President and CEO<\/p>\n
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Capiraso, who has been with NYRR since 2010,
\nwill move into the position of president and CEO from his role as chief
\noperating officer where he focused on NYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas day-to-day operations.\u00a0 He
\nwill oversee the Marketing, Business Development,
\nLegal Affairs, Youth & Community Services, Philanthropy &
\nDevelopment, Administration, Finance, IT, HR, and Strategy, Planning,
\n& Operations teams.\n<\/p>\n
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An industry veteran with extensive experience
\nin marketing, strategy and operations, Capiraso was a key executive
\nwith a variety of top U.S. and international brands, serving as CMO of
\nNike-owned Cole Hahn, CEO of PRISM North America,
\na WPP sports & entertainment agency, Vice President of Marketing
\nand Executive Creative Director at the National Football League,
\nConsultant to Major League Baseball Productions and Vice President at
\nCalvin Klein.\n<\/p>\n
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Capiraso lives in Manhattan with his wife and
\ntwo daughters and is an avid runner himself, participating in
\napproximately 20 NYRR races annually as well as a streak of completing
\nthe last 23 New York City Marathons.\n<\/p>\n
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\u0089\u00db\u00cfI look forward to working with Peter and the
\nentire staff as we take the next step in the evolution of NYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas
\nmission,\u0089\u00db\u009d said Capiraso.\u00a0 \u0089\u00db\u00cfWith the support of our Board of Directors
\nand our many stakeholders from runners to partners to
\ncity leaders, we are excited to build on the NYRR legacy and get more
\npeople of all ages to Run for Life.\u0089\u00db\u009d<\/p>\n
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Peter Ciaccia \u0089\u00db\u00d2 NYRR President, Events & TCS New York City Marathon Race Director<\/p>\n
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Now in his 14th year with NYRR, Ciaccia will
\nmove from his current role as Chief Production Officer to the newly
\ncreated position of President, Events and will replace Wittenberg as the
\nRace Director of the TCS New York City Marathon.\u00a0
\nCiaccia will oversee several areas including Event Development and
\nProduction, Broadcasting, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Professional
\nAthletes, Volunteer and Community Engagement, Youth Events and the
\nAthletes with Disabilities program.<\/p>\n
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Under Ciaccia\u0089\u00db\u00aas leadership, NYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas events
\nhave grown to include 50 races annually, ranging from the TCS New York
\nCity Marathon to Kids runs throughout the five boroughs to the NYRR
\nFive-Borough Series featuring the Airbnb Brooklyn Half,
\nBronx 10-Mile, Queens 10K, Staten Island Half, and United Airlines NYC
\nHalf.\u00a0 Today, over 200,000 runners participate in NYRR races yearly,
\nincluding a world record 50,530 at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon.\n<\/p>\n
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Prior to joining NYRR, Ciaccia was a
\nwell-regarded music industry executive, working with CBS Records and
\nSony Music, and managed major artists and tours with his own talent and
\nevent production company.\u00a0 The New York City resident was
\nraised in the Bronx and is a passionate runner and endurance fitness
\nenthusiast who has competed in various marathons, ultramarathons and
\ntrail-running events.<\/p>\n
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\u0089\u00db\u00cfNYRR\u0089\u00db\u00aas events are the backbone of our
\nmission-driven effort to get people of all ages moving towards a healthy
\nlifestyle,\u0089\u00db\u009d said Ciaccia.\u00a0 \u0089\u00db\u00cfFrom New York City\u0089\u00db\u00aas biggest block party,
\nthe TCS New York City Marathon, to events throughout
\nthe five boroughs for people of all ages, I am excited to get to work
\nwith Michael and our team and take NYRR to the next level.\u0089\u00db\u009d<\/p>\n
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Both Capiraso and Ciaccia will join the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
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Wittenberg will oversee her final event as
\nNYRR President and CEO this Saturday, May 16 at the Airbnb Brooklyn
\nHalf.\u00a0 Capiraso and Ciaccia will assume their new roles on Tuesday, May
\n19 following Wittenberg\u0089\u00db\u00aas final day with the organization
\non May 18. <\/p>\n
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To learn more about New York Road Runners, visit www.nyrr.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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