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| Steve Kerns |
AxiCom (part of the BCW group) has brought on Steve Kerns as executive vice president and managing director of North America, a newly created position. Kerns was most recently general manager and senior vice president of WE Communications San Francisco. He previously held executive positions at Text100, Edelman and Fleishman-Hillard. At AxiCom, Kerns will focus on the agency’s growth in North America as well as working to enhance client services. “Steve is a proven change agent, an authentic and transparent leader, and a passionate business development partner,” said AxiCom North America president Katie Huang Shin. Headquartered in San Francisco, AxiCom also operates from Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.
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| Julia Goebel |
Healthcare technology company Halo Health has named Julia Goebel vice president of marketing. Goebel comes to Halo from the CMO post at tech firm Benefitexpress. She previously served as vice president of marketing at both Stericycle and Ambir Technology. In her new role, Goebel will oversee all of Halo’s marketing and external communications efforts. "Julia's depth of experience in healthcare marketing and her collaborative style are vital for our next stage of growth," said Halo Health CEO and co-founder Jose Barreau, M.D.
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| Michaelynn Rose |
Bernina of America, which produces sewing, embroidery and quilting machines, appoints Michaelynn Rose director of marketing. Rose comes to Bernina of America from Serta International, where she served as director of direct to consumer marketing and e-commerce. She has also held managerial positions at First National Bank of Omaha, Allstate, DDB and FCB. In her new post, Rose will oversee the company’s marketing efforts including multi-media advertising, branding, digital marketing, sales promotions and sponsorships. “Michaelynn has a well-rounded background from the agency and client-side that will undoubtedly drive strong results and sustainable profit growth,” said Bernina of America president Paul Ashworth.
David Godfrey has rejoined Teneo’s strategy and communications practice at its London office. 
Speyside Group, a global corporate affairs and public policy consultancy focused on the global south, names Rafael Arantes as country manager for Brazil and Rahul Sharma as country manager for India... Sleep Number Corp. hires Amber Minson as EVP and CMO, effective May 12... Deltek, a provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses, appoints Dan Barnhardt as CMO.
Prosek Partners names Doug Campbell, who was most recently senior managing director on Teneo’s financial communications and investor relations team, as a managing director in its London office.
MMGY appoints Beth Freedman as EVP and managing director for the UK... The Philadephia 76ers names Jacklin Rhoads VP, corporate communications... The Herald Group brings on Katie Wright as a VP to lead its energy practice. 
McNeely Brockman Public Relations brings on Mary Ruth Raphael as SVP... Nickerson, a Boston-based branding, marketing, PR and communications shop, hires Magnolia Dow-Moore as associate director of real estate, PR & communications... The Bliss Group promotes Meghan Busch to group VP and Emma Skultety to VP.... Schulte Hospitality Group, a hotel management and development company, names Anne Fischer as CMO.
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