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| Sasha Damouni Ellis |
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, which develops therapeutics to treat orphan seizure disorders, has appointed Sasha Damouni Ellis as vice president, investor relations and corporate communications. Damouni Ellis joins Marinus from Bayer US, where she was director of external communications and media relations, driving external brand-building strategies in therapeutic areas of oncology, hemophilia, cardio-pulmonary, and women’s health. She was previously a senior healthcare journalist at Bloomberg News, as well as launching and serving as global editor of BioPharm Insight, formerly a division of the Financial Times Group. In her new role, Damouni Ellis will lead strategic investor relations and communications programs, and will work closely with investors, employees, advocacy groups, patient organizations and the media.
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| Joe Hodas |
Wana Brands, which produces cannabis edibles, has hired Joe Hodas as chief marketing officer, a newly created position. Hodas was previously CEO at Gofire, which develops hardware and software Internet protocols for plant-based medicine and mainstream healthcare companies. Before that, he was chief operating officer at General Cannabis Corporation. Hodas has also been senior director of corporate communications at Frontier Airlines, and has worked at Vladimir Jones and Ogilvy Public Relations. At Wana, he is tasked with working to generate revenue by creating marketing campaigns for the organization, as well as supporting new market expansion, partnerships, government relations and innovation within the company.
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| Jon Harmon |
Virtas Partners has brought on Jon Harmon as director. Harmon previously served as vice president at executive search and leadership development firm Heidrick & Struggles, where he led global communications. Before that he was vice president, communications at commercial and military truck and engine manufacturer Navistar-International. Earlier in his career, he served in a variety of roles at Ford Motor Company, including head of communications for Ford Truck. At Virtas, Harmon will lead the firm’s strategic communications services. “Jon’s exceptional experience in crisis communications and reputation management will be especially valuable to our clients during these times of great social, business and economic uncertainty,” said Virtas co-founder and managing partner Tim Czmiel.
Andrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.
Linhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive. 
Allison DeLeo, who rose to senior VP and West Coast lead during a nearly 17-year run at Racepoint Global has joined Method Communications as senior VP.
APCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.
Joele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.
