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| Gretchen Muller |
KemperLesnik hires Gretchen Muller as a senior VP in the firm’s PR unit. Muller joins KemperLesnik from Taylor Johnson PR, where she most recently served as VP, working with national and regional commercial real estate developers, investors, builders, architects and brokers. She previously led her own PR consultancy, which handled not-for-profits and consumer product, healthcare and architecture clients. “Her abilities as a PR strategist, her history of proven results and her can-do attitude will serve our clients and teams well,” said KemperLesnik CEO Steve Skinner.
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| Leah Boley |
BAE Systems names Leah Boley VP of communications in its intelligence and security sector. Boley comes to BAE from Northrop Grumman where she most recently served as head of communications for its aeronautics systems sector. She is also a U.S. Navy veteran, and led public affairs for its Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron. At BAE, Boley will oversee all of the sector’s communications activities, including internal communications, external communications, media relations, digital engagement, crisis communications, marketing, and community investment. “Leah’s leadership, strategic mindset, and depth of experience in our industry will be a tremendous asset to our marketing and communications efforts,” said BAE intelligence and security sector president Al Whitmore.
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| Iris Sibanda |
Brunswick Group appoints Iris Sibanda to serve as head of its Johannesburg office, effective Sept. 1. Sibanda has been with Brunswick since 2009 and is a currently a partner. She was previously an analyst at Global Credit Ratings, which focuses on pan-African markets. At Brunswick, Sibanda advises clients on issues including complex M&A, crises and media relations. “She has deep experience across sectors and practice groups and has led the firm’s DEI efforts in the region,” said Brunswick Group CEO Neal Wolin. Sibanda succeeds Marina Bidoli, who will relocate to Brunswick’s Milan office.
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.
