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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.
Ballard Partners names former Burson managing director Mike Waterman as MD. Waterman comes to Ballard from ROKK Solutions... The Herald Group brings on Trace Scruggs and Evan Lukaske as VPs... Travelier, which operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains and ferries in 124 countries, appoints Mario Gavira as CMO. 
Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he was VP, entertainment marketing... Allison Worldwide names Katie Huang Shin global president, technology, effective Nov. 14... Vasion, which provides serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, appoints Cindy White as CMO. 
Mod Op brings on John Powers and Alan Kipust as part of its Executive in Residence program, which already includes former Dun & Bradstreet chief data officer Monica Richter... Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires James-Denton Wyllie as head of R&D and external innovation communications... Veeam Software, which specializes in data resilience solutions, appoints Allison Cerra as CMO.
The Dallas Mavericks bring on Gina Miller as chief communications officer, a newly created role. She was previously with Major League Soccer team FC Dallas... Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances arts advocacy, names Jamey Lundblad as CMO... Ambac Financial Group, an insurance holding company, names Karen Beyer managing director, head of investor relations.
