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Kekst CNC promotes Nicholas Capuano, Ross Lovern and Ashe Reardon to partner and Emma Young to principal. Capuano, Lovern and Reardon were previously principals at the firm, and Young was a senior associate. Capuano specializes in complex financial communications matters and helps lead Kekst CNC’s US investor relations practice. Lovern counsels companies on matters that impact their reputation and public perception. Reardon partners with clients on a range of complex engagements, with a particular focus on protecting and enhancing corporate reputation, advancing business goals, and navigating change. Young has extensive experience in specialized investor relations. “With this cohort of new partners and principals, Kekst CNC is well positioned in the US and around the world to continue helping our clients through this turbulent macro-environment,” said Kekst CNC co-CEO Jeremy Fielding.
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| Jonathan Sipling |
DISH Network names Jonathan Sipling, who served as VP marketing for Amazon’s online audiobook and podcast service Audible, as SVP and CMO for retail wireless. Sipling was most recently CRO at Elevate Brands and he has also held marketing leadership positions at Wayfair, Amazon Web Services and adidas. In his new role, Sipling will oversee marketing strategy and operations for Boost Mobile, Boost Infinite and the DISH retail wireless business. “His proven marketing leadership and ability to grow direct-to-consumer businesses is a key addition to the team,” said DISH Wireless president and COO John Swieringa.
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| Elizabeth Baker |
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance, which represents primary pharmaceutical distributors, names Elizabeth Baker director of communications. Baker joins HDA from the National Beer Wholesalers Association, where she most recently served as public affairs coordinator. Earlier in her career, she served as a press intern to Sen. Charles Schumer. In her new role, Baker will work to build and extend HDA’s communications platform to showcase the industry’s value proposition as well as the association’s advocacy and policy agenda. “Liz’s combination of media relations, public affairs and government relations background as well as experience in the wholesale distribution space will enhance HDA’s ability to communicate the value of our industry to manufacturers, pharmacies and providers, and ultimately patients,” said HDA senior VP of communications and marketing John Parker.
Actum has hired Cecelia Prewett, who was president of DC Public Affairs at SKDK during a nearly 13-year run, as senior managing director in its Washington office.
Franz Paasche, who was most recently EVP for public affairs and communications at Columbia University, will join Verizon as EVP, corporate affairs, effective Nov. 10.
Horizon Family Brands, which includes Horizon Organic and Wallaby Organic yogurt, hires Andrew Springate as CMO... Wake Tech, a Raleigh, NC community college that serves over 70000 adults annually, brings on Lisa Marie Ferrell, who previously led North America communications at Lenovo, as VP of communications and marketing... Golin brings on executive creative director Meg Farquhar in Chicago, and EVPs of strategy Tom Howells (Western Region) and Martin Coomber (New York).
Hotwire Global appoints Burson global chief digital & intelligence officer Grant Toups as global CEO, effective in January.
Bader Rutter, which works with clients in the agriculture, food, beverage and pet care sectors, appoints Demar Anderson as CMO... Acceleration Community of Companies appoints Michael Moschella to lead its new insights division, ACC Intelligence... Luminate, a London-based shop focused on infrastructure and energy sectors, hires Osman Dervish as director—head of development... The Alpine Group promotes Alison Graab to principal from SVP.
