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| Scott Rubin |
Lux Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging science and technology, has named former Google director of corporate communications and public affairs Scott Rubin chief marketing officer, a newly created role at the company. Rubin joins Lux from computer software company Atlassian, where he served as vice president of brand and communications. He has also been CMO at information tech company Tanium. At Lux, Rubin will lead brand, marketing, and communications for the company, as well as providing strategic counsel to its portfolio companies.
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| Michael Queroz |
Public Communications Inc. has named Michael Queroz vice president, digital. Queroz, who has been with the agency since 2014, most recently served as director of digital. In his new role, he will manage PCI’s digital team as well as providing strategic counsel across all the agency’s sectors. “Michael is building a unique digital team that integrates storytelling, content creating, technical skills and strategies,” said CEO Jill Allread. The agency says its digital practice has grown 17 percent in the last six months.
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| Celine Sargent |
VidCon, a conference for online video and digital creators, has promoted Celine Sargent to executive producer of international and Brooke Berry to senior manager of social media. Sargent, who has most recently served as executive producer of VidCon London, has been with the company since 2016. She will be the primary liaison between VidCon and its international markets, including overseeing and organizing all non-US events, such as VidCon São Paulo. Before coming to VidCon two years ago, Berry was senior manager of talent partnerships at youth-oriented media platform Awesomeness. She will be responsible for shaping the overall editorial voice for VidCon's brand.
The J.M. Smucker Co. names Katie Williams CMO, effective March 9... Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, appoints Mencía Barreiros as head of communications... Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, appoints Sue Lee as SVP of investor relations, a newly created role.
Stagwell appoints Ben Berentson as CEO, owned media. Berentson was most recently managing director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory... FUSE Create, a Toronto-based advertising agency, brings on Jenn Duggan as SVP, managing director, PR. Duggan joins the agency from Citizen Relations, where she most recently served as president... The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District names Nicole Bell communications manager. Bell previously served as VP of public relations for Smile Train.
Sanctuary Wealth, a platform that provides comprehensive money management solutions, names Marissa Fox-Foley as CMO... GMMB promotes Jodi Quintero and Erica Monteith to partner... Furia Rubel Communications adds presentation strategist Valerie Madamba and law firm leader Meghan Warren to its international faculty.
Paramount Skydance has named Ted Lehman, senior VP and head of US public policy and government affairs.
Mairead Lynn, who served as communications director for former Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey, joins Frontwood Strategies as a principal.
