 |
| Gary Grates |
Gary Grates is leaving Real Chemistry after a nearly 11-year run, where he handled strategic communications and the San Francisco-based firm's academic partnerships.
He was co-director of the Weiss Center for Social Commerce at Syracuse University and responsible for Real Chemistry's relationships with USC, Wisconsin and Elon.
Prior to Real Chemistry, Grates served as executive VP at GCI Consulting, president of Edelman Change and Employee Engagement and VP-corporate communications/North America at General Motors.
Former McKinsey & Co. healthcare practice partner Shankar Narayanan succeeded Real Chemistry founder Jim Weiss as CEO in January.
Former deputy undersecretary of agriculture Darci Vetter joins berry producer Driscoll's as VP, public affairs.
The International Dairy Foods Association brings on 
INFINITE appoints Eric Wiedeke as head of talent, a newly created position intended to strengthen the firm’s people strategy and global growth ambitions... Anomaly promotes Kira Montgomery to executive strategy director, head of communications strategy, expanding her remit from the agency’s Toronto office to its full North American business... The Jackson Laboratory, which focuses on genetics and genomic medicine, appoints Steven Holstein as SVP of external affairs.
Global Counsel managing director Benedict Brogan is joining FTI Consulting as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
