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| Mark Semer |
Mark Semer, a 27-year veteran of Kekst CNC, has joined Gasthalter & Co. financial communications firm as managing director.
He exited the Publicis Groupe unit as partner/co-head of its alternative investment practice.
Semer has an extensive background in mergers & acquisitions, crisis communications, executive transitions, change management, litigation/disputes, regulatory matters and restructuring-related situations.
He also has advised private equity investors on positioning, as well as transactions, fundraising, crises and special situations.


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oele Frank works for satellite operator Iridium Communications as it gets acquired by space company Rocket Lab in a deal worth $8B.
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