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| Nancy Elder |
The New York Mets name Nancy Elder as the team’s first chief communications officer. Elder was most recently CCO at UK-based sports media company DAZN Group, where she oversaw global communications, analyst relations, DEI and social impact, as well as the women’s sports strategy. Before coming to DAZN, she held the top communications job at both Mattel and Jet Blue. In her new post, Elder will be responsible for communications strategy and public affairs. Mets vice president of communications Harold Kaufman will remain in that role as the primary contact for local and national media for all baseball operation-related issues and opportunities. “Her experience creating strategic vision and innovative programs and partnerships will be an asset to the Mets as we look to grow the organization’s impact on and off the field,” said Mets president Sandy Alderson.
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| Joshua Cook |
Ghidotti of Little Rock promotes Joshua Cook to PR director. Cook joined the agency in 2018 and most recently served as media relations manager. Before coming to Ghidotti, he led public relations efforts for geopolitical intelligence and forecasting firm Stratfor. In his new role, Cook will play a leadership role across multiple agency accounts, provide strategic counsel to clients and oversee the implementation of key projects. “Joshua’s wide range of experience and analytical approach to communications allows him to bring both a strategic lens and tactical know-how to each and every project,” said Ghidotti CEO Natalie Ghidotti.
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| Duc Le, Jamie Rosen |
DEFINITION 6, customer experience shop, brings on Duc Le as chief operating officer. Le was previously practice leader, digital solutions at Real Chemistry. He has also served as global managing director of digital operations at Edelman. “Duc is an operator with a stellar track record at both mid-sized and global agencies. He also bolsters our presence in New York City, where D6 holds one of four offices,” said DEFINITION 6 chief executive officer Jeff Katz. The agency has also added former Publicis New York EVP/CMO Jamie Rosen to its Board.
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.
