 |
| Doug Kuiper |
Lambert hires Doug Kuiper as chief of staff. Kuiper joins the agency from Ilitch Holdings, where he was chief communications officer, leading communications for such brands as Little Caesars, the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings. He was previously senior vice president of marketing and communications with Michigan Economic Development Corporation. At Lambert, he will report to chairman Jeff Lambert and work with the leadership team across the Lambert family of companies, including TiiCKER and Fairly Painless, to optimize internal operations, drive and integrate complementary mergers and acquisitions, and bring new products and services to market. “Known as a successful change agent, Doug excels in building high-performance teams and enhancing company culture from the inside out,” said Lambert.
 |
| Bennie Johnson |
The American Marketing Association, which has local chapters in more than 70 cities and 350 college campuses throughout North America, appoints Bennie F. Johnson as chief executive officer. Johnson most recently headed up the American Institute of Graphic Artists. He was previously chief strategy officer for the Council of Better Business Bureaus. "Bennie comes to the AMA with a wealth of experience and knowledge to support our strategic direction and, after a long search, we are enthused to have him join us," said AMA board chairperson Kevin Bradford.
 |
| Amy Cunningham |
Kiterocket, a Seattle-based firm, names Amy Cunningham managing director of its Sustainable Living Practice. Cunningham joins Kiterocket from Columbia Hospitality, where she served as senior director of marketing. Her previous positions include account management lead for The Garrigan Lyman Group and marketing and internal communications consultant at Deloitte Digital. In her new role, she is collaborating with and offering strategic counsel to renewable energy companies, as well as clients in the food and agriculture industries. “Amy’s integrated experience across public relations and digital marketing, along with extensive experience building and nurturing teams, provides the perfect combination to collaborate and lead our Sustainable Living practice,” said Kiterocket CEO Amanda Foley.
 |
| John Boris |
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, brings on former Shutterfly chief marketing officer John Boris as its CMO. Boris has also served as executive vice president and managing director of the U.S. business for Lonely Planet Americas. At Tripadvisor, he will have direct responsibility for the platform's B2C and B2B marketing strategy and execution. “John has a demonstrated track record building global brands and this company will benefit from his deep experience in e-commerce, travel and hospitality," said Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg.
FGS Global brings on HSBC's Jean-Manuel Richier as senior advisor to bolster its equity advisory, investor relations and transaction & financial communications capabilities across Europe... TEAM LEWIS names Danielle Malvesti SVP, strategy. Malvesti joins the agency from Cramer.... Durée & Company ups Abbie Lipton to vice president... LDWW promotes Michelle Poland, Channing Sizemore and Emma Stoneham to managing director.
Narrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.
Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications consultancy, brings on former CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider as a VP... Stratacomm, a DC-based firm, names Darren Scher chief operating and integration officer. Scher comes to the agency from Adfero, where he was most recently managing director... Dreamday hires Veronica Gauthier as SVP of growth... TextNow appoints Bonnie Herche as VP of marketing. Herche joins the company from Crain Communications.
DCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of
Imre names Fred Hickman EVP, group account lead. Hickman joins Imre from Klick, an agency that works with life sciences companies... Residence, a global network of creative companies, brings on Julian McBride as head of communications, a newly created role... Sherlock Communications, which has offices in Bogotå, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Santiago, appoints Bianca Boucault, Maria Amelia Costa and Patricia Zylberman as managing directors.
