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| Kyle Kimball |
NYU hires former president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation Kyle Kimball to serve as VP of government relations and community engagement, effective Aug. 1. Kimball most recently held the VP for government relations, regional and community affairs post at Con Edison. He has also served as a VP at Goldman Sachs. At NYU, Kimball duties will include overseeing the government and community relations team; acting as the University’s chief strategist and advisor on its relationship with government entities; and acting as the representative to the organizations, boards and non-profits with which NYU partners. “He brings a long history of involvement with the City and some of its most important issues and initiatives; a deep understanding of how institutions and government can constructively partner with one another; extensive involvement in civic organizations; and a committed belief in the importance of community stakeholder engagement,” said NYU president Linda G. Mills.
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| Lisa Landa |
Muck Rack names Lisa Landa as its first chief marketing officer. Landa was most recently CMO at digital quality testing company Applause. She was previously senior VP of corporate marketing at Monotype and has held senior marketing posts at dynaTrace Software, Arbor Networks and Vertical Communications. "Lisa has an incredible track record of leading high-performing teams and implementing new and successful marketing programs,” said Muck Rack cofounder and CEO, Gregory Galant. “Her leadership and expertise will play a critical role in driving Muck Rack’s next growth phase.”
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| Sarah O'Brien |
Rivian Automotive, which designs, develops and manufactures electric vehicles and accessories, brings on Meta VP of executive & product communications Sarah O'Brien as chief communications officer. Before coming to Meta, O'Brien was VP of communications at Tesla, and she was previously at Apple, where she led communications for Apple Watch, as well as working on global launches for iPhone, iPad, App Store and the iTunes Music Festival. At Rivian, O'Brien will oversee the company's communications function, encompassing product, consumer, internal and corporate communications.
FTI Consulting appoints Jason Leow as a senior managing director in its strategic communications segment. He was vice chair and head of APAC at Edelman Smithfield... Ballard Partners is bringing on Tucker Knott, who currently serves as chief of staff to Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), as a partner in DC.... TMRW Sports, a sports media company founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and former NBC Sports Group president, golf and global strategy Mike McCarley, names Peter Jung as CMO.
Ripley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.
Kevin Lawlor, who most recently served as chief political officer and EVP at DDC Public Affairs, is coming on board at Zeno Group as head of public affairs.
Former Ketchum partner Esty Pujadas joins Grayling as CEO of its North America business, part of the agency’s expansion in the region.
Marketbridge brings on Bob Ray as CEO. Ray was previously CEO, head of B2B agency services at Merkle, part of the Dentsu Group... Rasky Partners promotes Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian to partner... IGB Group, an investor relations, capital markets, and strategic communications advisory firm, appoints Charlotte Burch as a managing director.
