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| Niko Felix |
FINN Partners names Niko Felix as a partner in its global technology practice, a newly created position. Felix joins the agency from Outcast, where he most recently served as vice president of media strategy. At FINN, Felix is responsible for developing integrated media programs, driving new and organic growth opportunities, and providing media strategy counsel across geographies. “Niko’s expertise in technology storytelling, and his in-depth knowledge of the media landscape, will be a great benefit not only to our technology practice but to the agency as a whole,” said Sabrina Guttman, FINN Partners managing partner and global technology practice lead.
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| Catherine Newman |
WWE names Catherine Newman executive vice president and head of marketing. Newman joins WWE from Manchester United Media, where she was CMO for the past two years. She previously held senior positions at The Times of London and Financial Times, leading global marketing initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and boosting subscription growth across various products. In her new post, Newman’s area of oversight will include marketing, brand, community relations, entertainment relations, creative services and photography.
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| Jared Koesten |
Investis Digital appoints Jared Koesten as global chief talent officer. Koesten comes to the company from content production company CreativeDrive, where he also held the global chief talent officer spot. He was previously vice president of human resources at Zimmerman Advertising, which is part of Omincom. Koesten has provided oversight in the areas of talent and performance management, employee experience, talent acquisition and employee development. “I’m hyper-focused on attracting and keeping the right talent, and Jared is the right leader to do just that,” said Peacock. “He has proven himself many times over that he knows how to build transformational cultures.”
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.
