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| Leigh Ann Johnston |
Financial Profiles brings on Leigh Ann Johnston as senior vice president to lead its environmental, social and governance and sustainability practice. Johnston was most recently director of sustainability at Tyson Foods, where she developed programs, metrics and targets to ensure sustainability strategies and goals were met and advised on sustainability trends and stakeholder expectations. “We are thrilled to have someone with Leigh Ann’s expertise and experience join our team to assist our clients’ ESG efforts,” said Financial Profiles president and founder Moira Conlon.
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| Deborah Boyd |
Crosby Marketing Communications hires Deborah Boyd as vice president of talent management & human resources. Boyd previously served as director of human resources at Annapolis Pediatrics and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. In her new post, she will lead Crosby’s talent management initiatives, recruitment, and diversity, equity and Inclusion programs. She will also oversee Crosby’s employee benefits program. “Debbie’s hiring represents another important investment in creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace and positive culture,” said Crosby president & CEO Raymond Crosby.
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| Lindsey von Busch |
The Berman Group hires Lindsey von Busch as managing PR director. Von Busch comes to the agency from Rubenstein Public Relations, where she was VP for the agency’s lifestyle consumer practice. She was previously public relations director at The Social Status Co., and has also worked at Meredith Corporation and MSNBC. In her new role, von Busch will oversee internal and external strategies, reporting directly to agency president Sarah Berman. The Berman Group has also appointed Melinda Crump as PR director. Crump was previously director of PR, media relations and liaison officer at financial technology company Sageworks.
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| Jane Chero |
The Media Matters, which focuses on the home furnishings, décor and interior design industries, names Jane Chero director of client engagement. Chero comes to the firm from Steinreich Communications, where she was account director. Before that, she was vice president of production and director of marketing for Home Furnishings Business. In her new role, Chero will work with the agency’s team and its clients to focus on strategic brand objectives, monitor project progress and provide insight and direction on vision, strategy and implementation. “Jane has a unique blend of talent, energy and experience that will allow her to make an immediate impact for our clients creating best-in-class communications and marketing services and implementing public relations activities,” said VP strategic marketing Dawn Brinson.
Ripley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.
Kevin Lawlor, who most recently served as chief political officer and EVP at DDC Public Affairs, is coming on board at Zeno Group as head of public affairs.
Former Ketchum partner Esty Pujadas joins Grayling as CEO of its North America business, part of the agency’s expansion in the region.
Marketbridge brings on Bob Ray as CEO. Ray was previously CEO, head of B2B agency services at Merkle, part of the Dentsu Group... Rasky Partners promotes Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian to partner... IGB Group, an investor relations, capital markets, and strategic communications advisory firm, appoints Charlotte Burch as a managing director.
Caitlin Allen, who was most recently head of global markets and CEO communications at eBay, joins Daily Pay as chief brand and communications officer.
