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| Caroline Swann |
Invariant brings on Caroline Swann as chief people officer. Swann joins Invariant from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she oversaw all employee experience programming, including initiatives to increase employee engagement and foster inclusivity. She previously led human resources for the Republican National Committee and worked as director of White House personnel during the George W. Bush Administration. At Invariant, Swann will be responsible for all elements of Invariant’s people function, including employee experience; leadership development and training; talent acquisition and management; strategic planning; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives. “As a human resources and operations leader who understands the intersection of corporate America, politics, and people, she will help our people succeed professionally and personally,” said Invariants founder and CEO Heather Podesta.
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| Geraldine Buckingham |
Brunswick Group adds Geraldine Buckingham to its board of directors as a non-executive director, effective Nov. 1. Buckingham is currently a senior advisor to BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink, and she previously was chair and head of Asia Pacific at the firm. She has also served as a partner in McKinsey & Company’s financial services practice. Buckingham will work closely with Brunswick Group’s leadership team. “Her experience across our industry, global outlook and generous spirit will bring the perspectives and challenge we want to nurture at the boardroom table,” said Brunswick chair and founder Alan Parker.
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| Kheri Holland Tillman |
BlueTriton Brands, which produces a portfolio of regional spring water and national purified water brands, names Kheri Holland Tillman as chief marketing officer. Tillman joins the company from audio electronics firm Harman International, where she served as vice president of global development and marketing services. She was previously vice president of trade marketing and sales strategy at Heineken USA. “Kheri’s broad skill set, creative approach and leadership abilities will make her an invaluable asset to our marketing efforts and further augment the strength of our senior management team,” said BlueTriton Brands president Paul Norman.
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| Laurie McGrath |
Ungerboeck, which develops venue and event management software for users in more than 50 countries, brings on Laurie McGrath as CMO. McGrath most recently served as CMO at international supply chain firm Tecsys where she led the company’s global rebranding and integrated digital marketing efforts. She was previously CMO at healthcare firm Intalere (now Vizient). In her new post, McGrath will lead Ungerboeck’s global corporate branding and product marketing initiatives, including market positioning, product strategy, public relations, social media, corporate communications and demand generation. “In Laurie, we have a highly seasoned and talented marketing professional whose experience matches the ambitions of this company,” said Ungerboeck board member and interim CEO Vic Chynoweth.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
