Jeanine O'Kane
Jeanine O'Kane

Syneos Health ups Jeanine O’Kane to president of Syneos Health Communications — a portfolio of agencies spanning advertising, public relations, patient advocacy, medical communications, managed markets, and naming and branding. O’Kane previously led US Public Relations Group for the Syneos Health Communications unit. She has also served as managing director at Biosector2 (a Syneos company), North America director of healthcare for MSLGROUP and director of the New York healthcare practice at Ogilvy Public Relations. “We are excited for Jeanine to take on her new role as president, continuing to advance innovative solutions, to drive growth and enterprise value,” said Syneos Health COO Michael Brooks.

Anne Hammer
Anne (McNally) Hammer

Manulife, a multinational insurance company and financial services provider headquartered in Toronto, promotes Anne (McNally) Hammer to global chief communications officer. Hammer most recently served as Manulife’s global head of external communications and chief communications officer of John Hancock, the company’s US arm. She was previously global head of public relations at State Street Capital and has held executive posts at True North Brand Group and AMP Agency. In her new position, Hammer will oversee the internal, external and events communications strategies and execution for all business lines for Manulife. One of her first priorities will be to issue an RFP for a North American PR agency of record.

Lauren Spoto
Lauren Spoto

Dreamday, a marketing and growth consultancy for impact-driven companies, names Lauren Spoto chief of staff, a newly created position. Spoto joins the firm from Autumn Communications, where she most recently served as associate VP of operations and HR. She previously worked at TURNER, BPCM and Lou Hammond Group. At Dreamday, Spoto’s responsibilities will include working to grow the company’s revenue and new business, recruiting top talent, and solidifying its position as a leading performance PR agency.