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Last Updated: Fri., Jun. 9, 2023 @ 4:35 pm

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On the Move: Arnold & Porter Tabs Berardi to Head Marketing

Fri, Jun. 9, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Jeff BerardiArnold & Porter, which employs over 1,000 lawyers, hires Jeff Berardi as chief business development and marketing officer... PNC Financial Services Group appoints PayPal's Jenn Garbach as CMO... Xebia, an IT consultancy and software development company, brings on Keith Landis to lead marketing.

On the Move: Notre Dame's Curran Exits for USC

Thu, Jun. 8, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Joel CurranThe University of Southern California hires Joel Curran, a former managing director at MSLGROUP, as SVP and CCO, effective July 10... Comsint brings on Allison Matthews and Jenna Matthews (the two are not related) as executive VPs... The Wonderful Company hires former Revlon VP of marketing Benal Serin as senior VP of marketing.

On the Move: Disney's Hunter to Lead Comms at Purpose Built Communities

Tue, Jun. 6, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Curtis HunterPurpose Built Communities, a nonprofit housing group, hires The Walt Disney Co.'s Curtis Hunter as VP of marketing and communications... AI-assisted public relations platform Intelligent Relations brings on Nadel Phelan CEO Paula Phelan as chief operating officer... Allied Global Marketing promotes Erin Corbett to executive VP of global partnership marketing.

SKDK Snags Aide to NY Gov. Hochul

Mon, Jun. 5, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Bryan LesswingBryan Lesswing, senior advisor to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has joined Stagwell’s SKDK unit’s public affairs practice as SVP to work on corporate, crisis and advocacy clients.

On the Move: Bliss Names Toomey Head of Employee Experience

Mon, Jun. 5, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Keri ToomeyThe Bliss Group names senior VP and professional services practice co-lead Keri Toomey as the firm’s first head of employee experience... Pierpont Communications brings on Tad Druart as a vice president... SrawberryFrog, an agency that works in areas including AI and experience design, hires Rasika Narang as ichief growth officer.

On the Move: Freud Communications Puts PAN's Thomas in Charge of NYC Outpost

Fri, Jun. 2, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Brandon ThomasFreud Communications brings on Brandon Thomas, who was most recently VP and general manager of PAN Communications’ New York office, to head up its Big Apple team... August, a Los Angeles-headquartered advisory firm, names Chris Patz as a managing director... The University of Pennsylvania enrolls Anna Cowenhoven as VP for university communications, effective August 21.

On the Move: Infinite Global Adds Anderson in SF

Thu, Jun. 1, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Melissa AndersonInfinite Global brings on Melissa Anderson as an associate VP in San Francisco... Buffalo Groupe promotes Glenn Gray to EVP... Edible, a franchisor of stores offering items including fresh fruit arrangements, baked goods, flowers and gourmet chocolates, names Kevin Keith CMO.

BCW Names Google's duBrowa CEO

Wed, May 31, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Corey duBrowaBCW has recruited Corey duBrowa, VP-global communications and PA at Google and its Alphabet parent, as CEO to succeed Donna Imperato, who announced plans to exit in January.

NBA Alum Opens S+C Comms.' NYC Office

Wed, May 31, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Kim MandaraKim Mandara, a 13-year veteran of the NBA, is selected to lead S&C Communications’ new East Coast office in New York City as managing director.

On the Move: Brunswick Group Names Khanna Partner

Wed, May 31, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Munesh KhannaBrunswick Group names Munesh Khanna as a partner in its Mumbai office... Xhibition PR promotes Grace Hitchen Hilsley to VP, based in London... Holland America Line ups Kacy Cole to CMO.

On the Move: Dollar Tree Taps LeFleur as IR Chief

Fri, May 26, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Robert LaFleurDollar Tree, which operates more than 16,000 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces, hires Robert LaFleur as SVP, investor relations... Darktrace, a cybersecurity specialist, brings on Chris Kozup as CMO... COMPLY, which provides compliance software, consulting and education resources for the financial services sector, names Gayle Nixon as CMO.

On the Move: Proper Marketplace Names JPMorgan Vet Marchesi CMO

Thu, May 25, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Melinda MarchesiProsper Marketplace, a peer-to-peer lending platform, hires Melinda Marchesi, who has held several senior marketing posts at JPMorgan Chase, as CMO... Chase Global brings on Brunswick Group's Chris Guenza as a partner... Howard University appoints UFL's Dana McPherson as assistant VP in its Office of University Communications, effective June 20.

On the Move: Crosby Marketing Comms Hires Google's Reigle

Wed, May 24, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Sven ReiglsCrosby Marketing Communications hires Google's Sven Reigle in the newly created position of VP of data science & performance marketing... Ditto Public Relations brings on Bospar VP Kristin Sommers as SVP, head of accounts... NotCo, a food tech company, names Louise McKerrow global VP of marketing

On the Move: FleishmanHillard Ups Germann

Tue, May 23, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Mitch GermannFleishmanHillard promotes Mitch Germann to global managing director of its retail, sports and lifestyle sector... Educational Testing Service hires Michelle Froah as global CMO... Culture Partners brings on former eBay COO, marketing Erez Yereslove as marketing chief.

On the Move: Mercedes-Benz USA Hires Cadillac's Melody Lee

Fri, May 19, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Melody LeeMercedes-Benz USA brings on former Cadillac director, brand marketing Melody Lee as CMO, effective July 1... Verra, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for climate action and sustainable development, appoints Hillary Navarro chief communication officer... Riviera Partners names Megan Martin as VP of marketing.

On the Move: FH's Eichler Drives to National Corvette Museum

Wed, May 17, 2023

By Steve Barnes

Ryan EichlerThe National Corvette Museum brings on FleishmanHillard senior VP Ryan Eichler as director of marketing and communications....Juniper Networks, which specializes in secure, AI-driven networks, names Jean English as senior VP and CMO... Viant Technology, an advertising tech company, names Ben Avenia-Tapper as VP of investor relations.

Carlyle Vet Ullman Joins Narrative Strategies

Tue, May 16, 2023

By Kevin McCauley

Chris UllmanChris Ullman, who was director of communications at global investment firm Carlyle Group, has joined Narrative Strategies as a senior advisor.

On the Move: Community Health Systems Names Hie VP-IR

Tue, May 16, 2023

By Steve Barnes

JAntonHieCommunity Health Systems, which owns or leases 78 affiliated hospitals, brings on J. Anton Hie as VP of investor relations... Avant, a Chicago-based, credit-first fintech, names Amanda Reierson as CMO, a newly created position at the company... Gibson Brands promotes Elizabeth Heidt to CMO.