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| Carrie Ratner |
Hasbro hires Carrie Ratner as senior vice president, global corporate communications. Ratner joins Hasbro from PepsiCo, where she led global external communications and reputation management. Before that, she was vice president for global corporate, internal and crisis communications at Starwood Hotels and Resorts and served as a principal at Sard Verbinnen & Co. At Hasbro, Ratner will be responsible for leading the company’s external and internal corporate communications and storytelling strategy, as well as directing its corporate communications team. Based at Hasbro’s corporate headquarters, she will report to Hasbro executive vice president and chief purpose officer Kathrin Belliveau. “With Carrie’s leadership and broad experience, we will further elevate Hasbro’s vast portfolio of beloved brands and rich content across consumer products, gaming, tv and film,” said Belliveau.
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| Penny Wilson |
Digital consultancy Appnovation names Penny Wilson chief marketing officer. Wilson joins Appnovation from Hootsuite where she was CMO, leading the brand’s corporate, product marketing, sales development, online growth and customer support. She has also served as CMO at Juniper Networks and Macromedia, as well as holding senior executive positions at Alias|Wavefront and Merrill Lynch. At Appnovation, Wilson will lead the brand’s global marketing strategy as the consultancy continues to grow its geographical footprint and service offerings. “Penny has a proven track record of building business strategies that deliver outstanding business growth and market dominance,” said Appnovation CEO and founder Arnold Leung.
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| Emily McDermott |
Abel Communications brings on Emily McDermott as senior account director. McDermott previously served as a director at FOVNDRY (formerly Van Eperen) and was commnications manager for the Atlanta Opera. She currently serves as vice president of the PRSA Maryland Chapter. The agency has also brought on Michelle Subbiondo, who was previously director of communications at Living Classrooms Foundation, as senior account executive. “We’re thrilled to welcome such innovative and passionate individuals to the team,” said Abel Communications founder and CEO Greg Abel.
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| Jessica Adkins |
Neptune Wellness Solutions, a health and wellness company focused on plant-based, sustainable and purpose-driven lifestyle brands, names Jessica Adkins senior vice president, corporate communications. Adkins joins the company from Amy’s Kitchen, where she served as senior director, company affairs and director of corporate communications. She previously held several executive marketing positions as Anheuser-Busch InBev and was a managing director at Grayling. “She has successfully developed and executed on numerous impactful communications campaigns to drive engagement and improve corporate reputation for industry-leading companies," said Neptune Wellness president and CEO Michael Cammarata.
Brunswick Group partner Christine Schirmer has joined DoorDash as VP-global external communications, a new post.
Kevin King, who served as global practice chair at Edelman Digital, has been appointed president of The Now Agency.
FINN Partners appoints Ernst Flach as partner in its global travel practice. Flach was most recently VP, destination marketing at MMGY Wagstaff... Faeth Therapeutics, an Austin, TX-based clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on improving outcomes for cancer patients, names Matt Biegler as SVP, investor relations... Public Communications Inc. promotes Matt Sobczak and Joash Mencias to VP.
Nate Gatten, executive VP at American Airlines, will join Apple on Aug. 31 as VP-government affairs.
The Ogilvy Group names WPP Open X global communications & marketing director Nicole Parkinson as global head of marketing and promotes SVP, creative communications Kappie Kopp to global head of communications... Creativ Company appoints Sarah Saul as VP of marketing and communications. Saul joins the firm from Roku... Insulet, a medical device company, adds Joan Campion, Adam Feigen and Jane Hoffman to its communications team.
