 Kari Hulley |
PAN Communications has hired Kari Hulley as VP. Hulley joins the firm from InkHouse, where she helped establish its healthcare practice, while also leading comprehensive, integrated programs across the technology landscape. Her expertise spans industries including technology, enterprise software, security, education and healthcare. Hulley will be responsible for growing both the healthcare and B2B technology portfolios for PAN in its San Francisco region.
 Lindsay Gordon |
360 Media Inc. has brought on Lindsay Gordon as director of client services. Gordon was previously communications supervisor at culture marketing agency AGW Group. Before that, she led press and social efforts at music marketing agency Sneak Attack Media. Gordon also co-founded the music discovery site I Dig This Track, serving as editor and securing partnerships with major festivals and venues. At 360, she will be responsible for spearheading day-to-day PR and strategy for all clients in the entertainment, culinary, hospitality, music, lifestyle, and real estate sectors while managing the agency’s PR team.
 Lionel Reina |
APO Group has named Lionel Reina CEO. He comes to APO, a media relations consultancy and press release distribution service serving Africa and the Middle East, from telecom company Damovo, where he was managing director Benelux. Before that, he was CEO of computer and network security company Simstream. In his new post, he assumes operational responsibility for all aspects of the business and will look to grow its portfolio of clients and continue its international expansion and digital transformation. Founder and owner of APO Group Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard will become Chairman. His focus will be on counseling the firm’s clients and developing his own investment fund dedicated to Africa.
Alcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
Burson promotes EMEA COO Matt Buchanan to global chief social and Influence officer, a newly created role... Seedtag, a “global neuro-contextual advertising company,” brings on former Edelman SVP, corporate and public affairs Brendan McCarthy as chief marketing & communications officer... The Associated Press ups Lauren Easton to SVP and chief communications officer.
