Brunswick's Schirmer Runs to DoorDash
Fri., Aug. 14, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Brunswick Group partner Christine Schirmer has joined DoorDash as VP-global external communications, a new post.
Brunswick Group partner Christine Schirmer has joined DoorDash as VP-global external communications, a new post.
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