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| Emma Smith |
StreetCred PR, which works with clients in the financial services industry, hires Emma Smith as EVP. Smith was most recently director of communications at sustainability-focused asset manager Ethic. She has also served as communications manager at FiComm Partners and account director at KCSA Strategic Communications. She has provided counsel and coverage for clients across the private equity, real estate, mortgage lending and reg-tech sectors. “Her depth of knowledge and ability to crystallize messaging will drive StreetCred’s work, helping to showcase our clients’ value within and beyond our industry,” said StreetCred PR founding partner Jason Lahita.
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| Anthony Toklo |
Davis-Standard, a machinery manufacturing company, brings on Anthony Toklo as CMO. Toklo joins the company from ITW Hartness, where he served as director of strategic marketing. He was previously director, marketing and strategy, at GE Aviation. In his new role, Toklo will assume global responsibility for Davis-Standard’s marketing, communications and branding initiatives. “Tony’s technical and commercial background coupled with more than 20 years of experience make him uniquely qualified for this position,” says Davis-Standard CEO Giovanni Spitale. “His industry knowledge, leadership ability, and success in implementing market growth strategies will be advantageous to our organization.”
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| Blake Simpson |
Adtalem Global Education, a post-secondary and healthcare education company, appoints Blake Simpson as SVP, sustainability and chief communications officer, a newly created role, effective December 5. Simpson has served as SVP, global communications at Under Armour and director of corporate communications at Gap Inc./Old Navy. Most recently, she was executive communication advisor at Fetch Rewards. At Adtalem, Simpson will lead global corporate communications, including investor, government, and media relations, and sustainability. She will be responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s enterprise brand and communications strategy. “Her broad communications experience and strategic storytelling prowess will play a crucial role in shaping our corporate narrative, deepening engagement across all stakeholders and realizing our ambitious vision,” said Adtalem president and CEO Steve Beard.
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| Jennifer Geisler |
Cypher Learning, which provides intelligent learning platforms to schools, universities and organizations, names former McAfee and Cisco marketing executive Jennifer Geisler as chief marketing officer. Geisler was most recently CMO at cybersecurity firm Vectra AI. In her new role, she will work to define and lead Cypher Learning's global marketing strategy with an emphasis on scale, customer value and differentiation from the traditional learning management system. Geisler brings more than two decades of marketing leadership experience, including two initial public offerings, category creation and accelerated adoption of innovations.
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Lester Posner, who was director of communications for the Health and Safety Executive, UK workplace regulator, has joined Teneo as a managing director in its strategy and communications practice.
Invariant has added Ellen Satterwhite, who has nearly 20 years of Silicon Valley, government and agency experience, to its strategic communications and public affairs team.
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