Legg Mason, Inc. announced the appointment of three executives to its Executive Committee, each in roles that reflect the organization's continuing evolution and ongoing commitment to expand choice for clients and partners globally. The appointments are effective June 1, 2017 and will bring the total number of executive committee positions to nine. The company announced the following appointments to the Executive Committee:  Frances (Fran) Cashman, named Global Head of Communications and Engagement, with responsibility for communications, marketing, digital experience and brand, ensuring that the firm's strategic initiatives are communicated clearly across all of its constituencies. Ms. Cashman was previously the Co-Head of US Sales and has led the firm's diversity initiatives since 2015. John Kenney, named as Global Head of Affiliate Strategic Initiatives, a role that he has held since 2015. In keeping with best corporate governance practices, Mr. Kenney serves on the Boards of each of Legg Mason's nine investment affiliates, along with senior executives at Legg Mason and each affiliate. The Global Affiliate Strategic Initiatives role has been elevated to an executive position to ensure that the investment affiliates' points of view are well represented within the Legg Mason executive team. Patricia (Patty) Lattin, named Chief Human Resources Officer, a role she has held since 2009. The Global Human Resources Role has also been elevated to an executive role, underscoring the importance of finding and supporting the appropriate talent to execute the firm's strategy. As part of this role, she will also lead the firm's efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy. The company also announced that, in conjunction with these appointments, it has named Jeff Masom as head of U.S. Sales, with responsibility for National Accounts and US Retail Sales, reporting to Terry Johnson, Head of Global Distribution. Jeff is a member of the Global Distribution Management team, various internal and investment affiliate steering groups as well as the ICI Sales and Marketing committee and SIFMA's Asset Management committee.