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On the Move: Finn Partners Ups West to Partner

Fri, Feb. 23, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Nate WestFINN Partners names Nate West, a leader in its Southeast health group, partner... Sony Pictures Entertainment chief communications officer Robert Lawson is being promoted to lead comms for all of Sony Group Corp... ATREVIA, a Spanish global communication and corporate affairs shop, brings on Yolanda Román as managing director of its public affairs area.

Edelman Vet Alman Moves to BCW

Thu, Feb. 22, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Lee AlmanLee Alman, who was with Edelman for almost 12 years in several risk and reputation management roles, has moved to BCW Global as EVP in the agency’s North America corporate affairs practice.

On the Move: Reevemark Ups Greene, Leasure to Partner

Thu, Feb. 22, 2024

By Steve Barnes

ReevemarkReevemark promotes Pamela Greene and Nicholas Leasure to partner... Cornerstone Government Affairs adds Dr. Wendy Sammons-Jackson, former deputy principal assistant for research and technology at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, to its federal government relations team... Antenna Group hires Chad Krulicki as SVP, executive creative director... 72Point, a multi-service content agency, brings on Andy Rudd as head of media strategy.

On the Move: Beekeeper Names Louisnord CMO

Wed, Feb. 21, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Nancy LouisnordBeekeeper, an app focused on improving employee engagement, retention and performance, appoints Nancy Louisnord as CMO... RevHealth, a pharmaceutical marketing and communications agency, names Marcia Goddard chief creative officer... MAHA Global, an AI SaaS company, appoints Kathy Krenger as a member of its CCO advisory board and Jerilan Greene to its board of directors.

On the Move: Boldyn Networks Hires AT&T's Weaver as CMO

Tue, Feb. 20, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Jeannie WeaverBoldyn Networks names AT&T's Jeannie Weaver CMO for its US operation... Precision BioSciences promotes Naresh Tanna to VP of investor relations... Fresco, a smart kitchen platform for appliance brands, hires Joanne Savage as CMO.

MPA Picks Powell for Comms Post

Fri, Feb. 16, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

MPAThe Motion Picture Association has named Jonathan Powell senior VP for strategic communications, a newly created post.

On the Move: Whataburger Hires Hudler as CMO

Fri, Feb. 16, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Scott HudlerWhataburger, which operates over 1,000 restaurants, hires Scott Hudler as SVP and CMO... Real Chemistry has added Laurenn Wolpoff to its integrated communications team. She has worked at Bospar, Prosek Partners, Peppercomm and Edelman... LegalShield names Robert Toevs CCO.

MWW Recruits FH Alum Lewis

Thu, Feb. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Luke LewisMikeWorldWide has announced that Luke Lewis, a nine-year veteran of FleishmanHillard, recently joined the firm as EVP and MD of its New York corporate communications practice.

Magrino’s Doyle Takes Aparium Hotel Post

Thu, Feb. 15, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Mary DoyleMary Doyle has exited Magrino Public Relations for the director of PR and communications position at Chicago-based Aparium Hotel Group.

On the Move: Nickerson Hires Reinert as CMO

Thu, Feb. 15, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Amy ReinertNickerson hires Amy Reinert as CMO... The Hoffman Agency promotes Gerard LaFond to managing director of North America, succeeding Lou Hoffman, who will turn his focus to global operations... 919 Marketing Company, a franchise marketing agency, names Lorne Fisher CEO... CURA Strategies, an integrated health care communications, names Matthew Simmons senior VP of public affairs.

On the Move: Seward & Kissel Names Nora Shearer CMO & BizDev Officer

Wed, Feb. 14, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Nora ShearerSeward & Kissel, a legal firm known for its hedge fund and investment management work, names Nora Shearer chief marketing and business development officer.... Kulur Group appoints Stephanie Johnson as its first chief communications & Kulture officer... Rational 360 brings on Stephanie Wiswall as senior VP on its healthcare team and Jake Sticka as VP on its digital team.

NI's Allison Takes Gagen MacDonald Post

Tue, Feb. 13, 2024

By Kevin McCauley

Jennifer AllisonJennifer Allison, who most recently was head of global communications at National Instruments, has joined APCO Worldwide’s Gagen MacDonald unit as managing director.

On the Move: Highwire PR Hires Weber Shandwick's Cote

Tue, Feb. 13, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Margaret CoteHighwire PR brings on Weber Shandwick's Margaret Cote as head of insights and analytics... 360PR+ hires Meaghan Kehoe as director, influencer marketing. Kehoe joins the agency from Wilson Sporting Goods... MMGY Global names Julie Cuesta EVP, international marketing, Americas, and Julie Freeman EVP, public relations, Americas.

On the Move: Howard U Hires Sermons as Comms Chief

Fri, Feb. 9, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Lydia SermonsHoward University names Lydia Sermons as VP and chief communications officer. She had done PR for Spelman College... Allison hires Lori Almeida as chief human resources officer... Hotwire brings on Sarah Kalhorn as EVP, growth.

USAID's Tritter Re-Joins FSG Global

Thu, Feb. 8, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Beth TritterFGS Global brings back former Glover Park Group managing director Beth Tritter, who was most recently director of the COVID-19 Response Team at USAID, as a partner in its government affairs unit.

On the Move: HPL President Birkhahn Moves to Vested

Thu, Feb. 8, 2024

By Steve Barnes

Ted BirkhahnVested hires Hot Paper Lantern president Ted Birkhahn as a managing director... Real-time AI platform Dataminr appoints Murali Nemani as CMO... The Keyes Company, a South Florida real estate company, brings on Madeline Mordarski as CMO.

On the Move: Burson Puts Management Team in Place

Wed, Feb. 7, 2024

By Steve Barnes

BursonBurson puts management team in place... LaVoieHealthScience hires Ruder Finn's Katie Dodge as SVP and GM of its Boston headquarters... Aperture Investors, a $3.67B alternative asset manager, hires Louis Molinari as CMO... Red Door Interactive promotes Stephanie Ranson to chief client officer.