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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.
The Estée Lauder Companies names Madeleine Boyd SVP, global brand communications. Most recently, she served as global SVP, beauty & wellness at Together Group... Cohen & Steers, a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, names Erik Schneberger as EVP, chief marketing officer... CooperVision, a contact lens company, brings on former Bayer VP Brenda Raphael as VO of marketing, Americas.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
