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| Steven Zenker |
Medifast, which offers a range of health and wellness focused products and services, names Steven Zenker as vice president of investor relations. Zenker comes to the company from Sinclair Broadcast Group, where he also served as senior VP, investor relations. Reporting to Medifast CFO Jim Maloney, he will lead the strategy and continued implementation of the company's investor relations program. "His strong track record of financial leadership and expertise in both investor relations and corporate communications are invaluable to continuing to communicate Medifast's unique business model and our opportunities ahead," said Maloney.
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| David Paterson |
MAD Global Strategy brings on former New York Governor David Paterson as a member of its advisory board. After serving as governor, Paterson was chairman of the New York State Democratic Party and a member of the MTA Board. He currently serves as senior vice president and senior advisor to Las Vegas Sands Corp. and will remain there while serving on the advisory board of MAD Global. “Governor Paterson led a distinguished career in public service, with a strong record of accomplishments, and we are confident his knowledge and deep experience will deliver world-class results to our clients,” said MAD Global CEO Mike DuHaime.
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| Tom Boland |
Bojangles, a Charlotte, NC-based restaurant chain with approximately 800 company-owned and franchised locations, names Tom Boland as CMO. Boland joins the company from Barstool Sports, where he served as vice president of marketing. He was previously VP of social strategy at WarnerMedia and held leadership positions at Turner Broadcasting and World Wrestling Entertainment, as well as Ogilvy and Digitas. At Bojangles, Boland will oversee all integrated marketing, media planning and creative partnerships. “With his expertise and experience, I am confident that he will help further our message,” said CEO Jose Armario.
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.
