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| Jessica Bayer |
DHR Global, an executive search and leadership consulting company, appoints Jessica Bayer as managing partner of its new corporate affairs and communications practice. Bayer comes to DHR from Patino Associates, a communications executive search firm, where she was an executive director. She has also served as a VP at Burson-Marsteller (now BCW) and Publicis Groupe. DHR is launching the corporate affairs and communications practice to help clients recruit and hire talent focused on corporate reputation. “Her expertise and deep understanding of the talent landscape across corporate affairs and communications will serve DHR's clients well," said stated DHR Global CEO Geoff Hoffmann.
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| Rob McBurnett |
The Columbus Crew, the city’s Major League Soccer franchise, names Rob McBurnett as vp of communications. McBurnett comes to the club from the Cleveland Browns, where he most recently served as director of community and corporate communications. Both the Crew and Browns are owned by Haslam Sports Group. Before joining the Browns in 2013, McBurnett worked at NFL Headquarters in New York as a member of the organization’s corporate social responsibility group. In his new role, he will oversee all media relations and logistics, public relations and broadcast operations for the club. “In addition to his significant communications experience at the league and team levels, he is a consummate professional who prioritizes meaningful relationships,” said Columbus Crew president of business operations Kristin Bernert.
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| Zach Keller |
Homelink, which provides integrated specialty services to the healthcare and workers’ compensation industries, hires Zach Keller as VP of marketing. Keller was previously managing director, strategic communications at Two Rivers Marketing, a business-to-business marketing agency. “Zach brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and his strong background in communications and passion for thought leadership align perfectly with our commitment to unparalleled service and value,” said Homelink president Matt Waller.
Andrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.
Linhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive. 
Allison DeLeo, who rose to senior VP and West Coast lead during a nearly 17-year run at Racepoint Global has joined Method Communications as senior VP.
APCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.
Joele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.
