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Last Updated: Tue., Oct. 15, 2024 @ 4:45 pm

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On the Move: Collected Stategies Adds FTI Alum Thalassinos

Tue, Oct. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Angelo ThalassinosCollected Strategies brings on Angelo Thalassinos as VP of operations. He was at FTI Consulting.... Sloane & Company names former Spectrum Science EVP, health tech & consumer science Leslie Wheeler as a managing director in its healthcare practice... Brand USA, a public-private partnership that works to attract international visitors to the US, brings on Chris Heywood as SVP, PR & CCO.

On the Move: ACC Names Chun President

Fri, Oct. 11, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Monica ChunAcceleration Community of Companies, an independent holding company of specialized firms, promotes Monica Chun to president... Skyryse, creator of Skyros, a universal operating system for flight, appoints Jerry Meyer as CMO... William Grant & Sons, a premium spirits business, hires Andrew Geoghegan as CMO, effective Nov. 4.

On the Move: Rational 360 Recruits Laydon, Kidera

Thu, Oct. 10, 2024

By Steve Barnes

RationalRational 360 hires Courtney Laydon as managing director, healthcare strategy and brings on Steve Kidera as SVP, technology... Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, promotes Hallie Ruvin to SVP of communications & public affairs and Aaron Bisman to SVP of marketing... StockX, an online marketplace and clothing reseller, brings on Nick Karrat as CMO.

On the Move: ParkHub Picks Temple for CMO

Wed, Oct. 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Angelique TempleParkHub, which provides parking management software and payment solutions, appoints Angelique Temple as CMO... D S Simon Media names Marisa Chez as national business development manager... Franchise FastLane hires Joy Shadley as SVP of marketing.

Milken’s Thurman Advises KARV

Tue, Oct. 8, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Leslie ThurmanLeslie Thurman, director of global programming at the Milken Institute, has signed on as a senior advisor at KARV.

On the Move: Viant Technology Names Zangler VP-IR

Tue, Oct. 8, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Nicholas ZanglerViant Technology, which offers AI-powered programmatic advertising, appoints Nicholas Zangler as VP of investor relations... UserTesting, which combines technology with real human feedback to build and enhance customer experiences, brings on Johann Wrede as CMO... Nepsis, a financial advisor and investment management firm, hires Derek Malmquist as VP of marketing.

BlackRock's Vadino Plugs Into Con Ed

Mon, Oct. 7, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Carolyn VadinoCon Edison recruits BlackRock managing director, global head of commercial communications Carolyn Vadino to serve as VP of communications for the company, a newly created role.

On the Move: Highwire Hires FBI Spokesperson Zackel

Mon, Oct. 7, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Katherine ZackelHighwire hires former FBI spokesperson Katherine Zackel as SVP, security and crisis communications... White & Case, a global law firm, names Goldman Sachs' Jason Hill as marketing chief... iCIMS, a provider of talent acquisition technology, names Jody Kaminsky CMO.

On the Move: RAPP Worldwide Recruits Falcone as CEO

Fri, Oct. 4, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jeannine FalconeRAPP Worldwide, an Omnicom creative marketing agency, appoints Jeannine Falcone as global CEO... The National Association of Home Builders names Ken Wingert chief advocacy officer... The United Negro College Fund ups Monique LeNoir to SVP, strategic communications, a new post.

On the Move: Luquire Names Levine its First CMO

Thu, Oct. 3, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Adam LevineLuquire, a Charlotte, NC-based shop, names Adam Levine as its first CMO... TigerConnect, a clinical collaboration software company, appoints Marissa Carlson its marketing chief... Leidos, which works to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries, brings on former Boeing SVP, communications Thomas Downey as EVP, chief communications and marketing officer, effective Oct. 7. 

On the Move: LLYC Reshuffles US Executive Staff

Wed, Oct. 2, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jeff LambertLLYC reorganizes its US executive team... Pandora, a jewelry brand sold in over 100 countries, hires Berta de Palos Barbier as CMO... Abacus Life, an alternative asset manager, brings on Robert Phillips as SVP, investor relations and corporate affairs... The University of California, Los Angeles, reappoints Mary Osako to serve as vice chancellor for strategic communications.

GCI Health, Edelman Pro Baase Joins GSA

Tue, Oct. 1, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Charlie BaaseCharlie Baase, a veteran of GCI Health and Edelman, is joining the Gerontological Society of America as VP-marketing, communications & business development on October 7.

On the Move: Ingredient Adds Horgen to Lead Content Strategy

Tue, Oct. 1, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Tom HorgenIngredient, a food marketing agency, brings on Tom Horgen as senior director of content strategy... Rational 360, a strategic communications and digital advocacy company, hires Digital Communications Company founder Ed Patru as an SVP and former Forbes Tate partner Riley Bechdel as VP, digital... The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, which helps donors make more thoughtful disaster-related giving decisions, names Sarah Lackritz VP of brand and storytelling.

Converse's Finley Tees Off at LIV Golf

Mon, Sep. 30, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Ilana FinleyIlana Finley, who most recently served as VP, global communications and social impact at Converse, comes on board at LIV Golf as chief communications officer.

On the Move: eBay Hires Nordstrom Vet Duff as CCO

Thu, Sep. 26, 2024

By Steve Barnes

GIgi Ganatra DuffeBay hires Nordstrom VP, corporate affairs Gigi Ganatra Duff as chief communications officer... Glen Echo Group, a part of Orchestra, promotes current COO and EVP Katie Barr to president. She is the firm's first employee... Remote, a global HR platform for distributed companies, names Marco Di Giacomo CMO.

On the Move: Alpine Group Promotes Reed to CEO

Wed, Sep. 25, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Keenan Austin ReedThe Alpine Group, which is part of Public Policy Holding Co., promotes Keenan Austin Reed to CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She takes over for Les Spivey, who has served as the firm’s CEO and managing principal for over five years and will transition to a new role as president... Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, an 80-year-old brand with more than 140 locations, names Wetzel's Pretzels' Hillary Frei CMO... Tejon Ranch Co., a real estate development and agribusiness company, names Nicholas Ortiz as SVP, corporate communications and public affairs.

On the Move: CLEAR Names Bugg Comms Chief

Tue, Sep. 24, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Tyler BuggCLEAR, a membership program that uses biometric data to verify a person's identity and speed up the airport security process, brings on Tyler Bugg as head of communications... ADWEEK promotes Jenny Rooney to chief brand and community officer... Tour Edge, a golf club and bag manufacturer, names Alessandra Ladd VP of brand and strategic partnerships, effective Oct. 14.