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| 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.
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Mara Motherway, who was
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