 |
| Paul Doyle |
Nickerson names Paul Doyle as director, PR & communications. Doyle comes to the agency from Denterlein, where he was VP. He was previously a senior manager at 10Fold Communications, and has worked at Lois Paul and Partners, and Racepoint Global. At Nickerson, Doyle will head up all public relations and communications efforts, driving strategy and overseeing media outreach, account management, reporting and all marketing communications initiatives. "Paul's strategic approach to leading multi-dimensional campaigns, along with his ability to build collaborative and successful teams, will play a significant role in supporting our continued growth," said Nickerson CEO & founder Lisa Nickerson.
 |
| Dao Nguyen |
Cornerstone Government Affairs adds Dao Nguyen to its federal government relations team. Nguyen most recently served as the executive director of Future Forum, a caucus of young House Democratic members of Congress, where she oversaw the organization’s expansion from 25 to 50 members and worked closely with congressional offices and stakeholders to develop coalition support for various initiatives. She has also served as senior policy adviser to Stephanie Murphy (D- FL) and Adam Schiff (D-CA). “She has a tremendous reputation on and off the Hill, significant subject matter expertise and a bipartisan network of relationships that will immediately bring value to our clients and our team,” said Cornerstone President and Managing Director Geoff Gonella.
 |
| Megan Davis |
Baker Public Relations recruits Megan Davis as director of its new health and wellness practice. Davis comes to the agency from Fingerpaint, where she was a member of the account services team. Before that, she was director, advancement communications & marketing at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. At Baker, her responsibilities will include managing current healthcare clients and all aspects of day-to-day client relationships. "Megan brings strategic insight and robust industry knowledge to the agency through her broad background in healthcare communications," said agency founder and president Megan Baker. "Under Megan’s direction, we are now formalizing this specialty group providing a strong mix of public relations and marketing services.”
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
Mara Motherway, who was
Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
SBM Partners, a Tallahassee-based government affairs firm, brings on Kevin Cleary as a partner. Cleary most recently served as VP of government relations at Allegiant Strategies Group.... WHOOP, which offers a wearable device providing health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness and longevity, names Dirk-Jan "DJ" van Hameren as CMO.... Dunn Pellier Media, a PR agency working with clients in the health and wellness sector, promotes Erica Gutierrez from account executive to senior account executive.
