 Andy Sutherden |
CAA Brand Consulting has brought on Andy Sutherden as head of international. Sutherden joins CAA from H+K Strategies, where he served as global head of sport and partnership marketing, working on such initiatives as Thank You Mum, P&G’s corporate brand campaign at the 2012 Olympics. Before coming to H+K, Sutherden was director of sports marketing and partnership at Golin Harris. In his new post, he will report to CAA Global Head of Brand Consulting Greg Luckman. Luckman says that Sutherden’s “in-depth experience managing international teams” will be a major asset as CAA works to broaden its global service offerings.
 Matt Levine |
Brunswick Group has named Matt Levine a director in its New York office. Levine comes to Brunswick from Bloomberg Television, where he was head of U.S. programming. In addition to directing the network’s editorial content, he led such broadcast initiatives as Bloomberg's 2016 election night coverage, and oversaw special programs and documentaries. Before coming to Bloomberg, Matt was a senior editor in charge of planning and enterprise at CNBC. Brunswick specializes in crisis leadership and corporate relations.
 Mike Kilroy |
HKA Marketing Communications has hired Mike Kilroy as group director, technology. Kilroy was with HKA from 1997 to 2001 as vice president, client services. He returns to the agency from 10Fold Communications, where he was vice president. Kilroy’s previous posts include vice president at Global Results Communications and public relations manager at Bob Gold & Associates. Kilroy has led programs in such emerging tech sectors as AI/machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, data analytics and smart vehicles. His hire comes as HKA focuses on building up its tech practice. The agency has also relaunched EmergingTechPR.com, a resource site that provides counsel to companies marketing cutting-edge technologies.
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
Mara Motherway, who was
Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
SBM Partners, a Tallahassee-based government affairs firm, brings on Kevin Cleary as a partner. Cleary most recently served as VP of government relations at Allegiant Strategies Group.... WHOOP, which offers a wearable device providing health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness and longevity, names Dirk-Jan "DJ" van Hameren as CMO.... Dunn Pellier Media, a PR agency working with clients in the health and wellness sector, promotes Erica Gutierrez from account executive to senior account executive.
