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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.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
