 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.
Ripley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.
Kevin Lawlor, who most recently served as chief political officer and EVP at DDC Public Affairs, is coming on board at Zeno Group as head of public affairs.
Former Ketchum partner Esty Pujadas joins Grayling as CEO of its North America business, part of the agency’s expansion in the region.
Marketbridge brings on Bob Ray as CEO. Ray was previously CEO, head of B2B agency services at Merkle, part of the Dentsu Group... Rasky Partners promotes Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian to partner... IGB Group, an investor relations, capital markets, and strategic communications advisory firm, appoints Charlotte Burch as a managing director.
Caitlin Allen, who was most recently head of global markets and CEO communications at eBay, joins Daily Pay as chief brand and communications officer.
