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| Clifford Lopez |
Golin has appointed of Clifford Lopez as managing director for its Dallas office. Before coming to Golin, Lopez was managing director of iCrossing, president of McCann e-commerce agency Optaros, and executive vice president and chief technology officer for MRM/McCann. He has worked with such brands as American Airlines, ExxonMobil, MasterCard, Nestle, P&G, Pepsi, Toyota, the U.S. Army and Verizon. In his new post, Lopez will work to emphasize the strength of Golin Dallas in technology, digital and analytics. He’ll also help capitalize on the region’s corporate communications offering.
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| Megan Van Someren |
Edelman has named Megan Van Someren global chair of brand. Van Someren joined Edelman in October as global chair of its food & beverage offering, and will continue to oversee global food & beverage. Before coming to Edelman, she was founder and global head of Canteen Consulting. Her previous positions included global strategy director at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide and executive vice president, global strategy director at Leo Burnett. Van Someren will be based in London, reporting to chief strategy officer and global head of practices and services Katie Burke. based in London and report to Katie Burke, Chief Strategy Officer and global head of Practices and Sectors. Van Someren will continue to oversee global Food & Beverage. Edelman’s Brand practice is made up of more than 1,000 employees globally.
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Charlotte's Web Holdings, which specializes in hemp CBD extract products, has brought on Kelly Shea in the newly created role of senior vice president of government affairs & corporate communications. Shea was previously vice president – sustainability, sales, trade relations at Danone North America. She has also served on the board of directors of the Organic Trade Association. In her new post, Shea oversees federal and state government relations, corporate social responsibility, communications and customer education. "Kelly's extensive leadership with organic production and compliance is also a great asset in our ambitions for organic certifications,” said Charlotte’s Web Chief Executive Officer Deanie Elsner.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
Stagwell has named Lena Petersen, a veteran of MediaLink, Starcom MediaVest and Leo Burnett, chief brand and communications officer.
Carrie Healey has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as VP communications. Most recently, she was program lead at Purple Strategies.
HAVAS Red names Adeena Fried EVP health & wellness, based in New York... Genius Sports Limited, a provider of real-time sports data, names Tony Marlow as CMO... Deerfield Group, which works with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, promotes Bill Veltre to chief media officer... The Public Affairs Council brings on Monica Day as senior manager in its political affairs practice, Deanna Wisniewski as senior manager of communications and Sam Kasner as manager of events. 
Imre names Paulina De la Riva chief strategy officer. De la Riva joins the agency from Ogilvy Health, where she most recently served as EVP, strategy for North America... FNK IR, a strategic investor relations firm focused on smaller cap companies, brings on Greg McKinley as director, investor relations... Bear Icebox Communications, a Chicago-based firm, promotes Sean Wille to VP, strategy + operations... Abode Worldwide, a specialist firmthat works across hotels, short-term rentals and the wider serviced living sectors, appoints Kerry Wilson as chief operating officer.
