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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.
Stagwell brings on David Olesnevich as chief growth officer, owned media and Drew Schutte as chief revenue officer, owned media... Spectrum Science names Lisa Talbot president of Spectrum Science Communications. Talbot was most recently chief client officer at MSL, where she oversaw healthcare, consumer and corporate practices... IHS, a global information provider, names Stephanie Buscemi as SVP and CMO, a newly created role....Red Shoes Inc., a woman-owned, marketing firm in Appleton, WI, promotes Reagan Fritts, Mia Hermansen, Katie Much, Jennifer Thurlow and Carly Tiedt to new roles. 
Former deputy undersecretary of agriculture Darci Vetter joins berry producer Driscoll's as VP, public affairs.
The International Dairy Foods Association brings on 
INFINITE appoints Eric Wiedeke as head of talent, a newly created position intended to strengthen the firm’s people strategy and global growth ambitions... Anomaly promotes Kira Montgomery to executive strategy director, head of communications strategy, expanding her remit from the agency’s Toronto office to its full North American business... The Jackson Laboratory, which focuses on genetics and genomic medicine, appoints Steven Holstein as SVP of external affairs.
Global Counsel managing director Benedict Brogan is joining FTI Consulting as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment.
