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| Deirdre Findlay |
McAfee appoints Deirdre Findlay as SVP and CMO. Findlay joins the company from Condé Nast, where she was global CMO and head of consumer revenue, leading consumer marketing efforts for brands including Vogue, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. She previously served as global CMO at Stitch Fix and senior director of global hardware marketing at Google. In her new position, Findlay will oversee all worldwide marketing and communication efforts and report to Greg Johnson, president and CEO of McAfee. “Deirdre is a changemaker, brand innovator and an accomplished leader. She possesses an enviable skillset that allows her to expertly tap into the hearts and minds of consumers, build lasting brand relevance and drive business results,” said McAfee CEO Greg Johnson.
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| Damian Rintelmann |
Abel Communications hires Damian Rintelmann as chief digital officer and creative director. Rintelmann most recently served as builder-in-residence for Olive Ventures creating forward thinking technology solutions in healthcare. He previously held executive positions at Weber Shandwick, imre and WebbMason Marketing. In his new role, Rintelmann is leading the firm's creative and digital offerings and teams, while occupying a leadership role with the firm's executive team. "Damian's arrival marks a new era for Abel Communications as we fully commit to a model of client service that will incorporate creative and digital services as a core part of our offerings," said founder and CEO Greg Abel.
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| Lesley Madsen |
Tucker Powersports names Lesley Madsen VP of marketing. Madsen was most recently director of marketing for Dallas Cowboys Marketing. She has also worked for Radio Shack and Dave & Buster’s. At Tucker, Madsen will work to develop marketing programs for the company's owned brands, as well as for the products it distributes. "She will bring her strategic and analytical approach to our marketing efforts and will help us provide better support for our brands and our dealers," said Tucker president and CEO Marc McAllister.
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| Alex Childress, David Thompson |
Brandon brings on Alex Childress as an editor and animator, and David Thompson as a content specialist. Childress’s previous clients include Polo Ralph Lauren, Nissan and NASCAR. At Brandon, he will work with the creative and production teams to animate, edit and create content across the agency’s portfolio. Thompson has worked as a content specialist for in-house clients as well as agencies and production companies. “Their talent and versatility will have an immediate impact as we continue to elevate our in-house capabilities, our ideas and the video and photography work we do for our clients,” said Brandon chief creative officer Stephen Childress.
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. 
