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| Susan Brown |
Herbalife, a health and wellness company, names Susan Brown VP, head of global corporate communications. Brown was previously head of global corporate communications at Tyson Foods. She was also founder of strategic comms shop Big Impact Communications and led global communications at PwC. In her new role, she will lead Herbalife’s communications function, including the development and execution of all internal and external communications, overseeing corporate reputation, and advancing communications strategy in support of the company’s business objectives. “Susan brings a wealth of experience in communications and reputation management for global companies to this leadership role, and we are excited to welcome her to the Herbalife family,” said executive vice president and chief of staff, Ibi Montesino.
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| Chary Sathea, Hannah Student |
DCI Group adds Chary Sathea and Hannah Student to its digital and social media team. Chary Sathea, who is coming on board as a director, was most recently a senior digital account supervisor, digital at Praytell. She has worked with brands such as the Cancer Research Institute, Fender, Globalization Partners, Hagerty, Mark Levinson and Tres Agaves. Hannah Student , who joins DCI as a senior account executive, was most recently with Targeted Victory. She has managed the digital programs for U.S. Senators, Governors, Representatives, and major Congressional committees. “We have continued to expand our digital team and see the tremendous benefits success on social platforms can bring. Chary and Hannah will help us build our offerings and drive more success on more of our campaigns,” said DCI managing partner Brian McCabe.
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| Ken Thewes |
Marcus Theatres, which owns or operates 993 movie screens at 79 locations in 17 states, appoints Ken Thewes as senior VP of marketing. Most recently, Thewes was the chief marketing officer for Regal Cinemas, the second-largest theater chain in the US. He was previously VP of marketing for Spartan Stores and Chili’s. At Marcus Theatres, Thewes will be tasked with leveraging his experience and relationships with film studios and theatrical exhibition to maximize attendance and revenue for the company’s locations. “Ken has a long history in reaching audiences not only in movie exhibition, but across hospitality and entertainment,” said Marcus Theatres president Mark Gramz.
Evan Shenkman, who has 25 years of law firm experience, is now a partner at professional services firm Baretz+Brunelle. He helped design and implement the first generative AI product for legal professionals.
Accenture brings on Emma Chalwin as CMO, effective Oct. 1. Chalwin joins Accenture from Workday, where she also served as CMO, with responsibility for building the brand and driving customer demand in markets around the world... The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Kimberley Gardiner EVP, chief marketing and growth officer. She joins from Tractor Supply Company... Fluent, a provider of commerce media solutions, names Jeanniey Walden as CMO.
maslansky + partners, a specialist consultancy within Omnicom Public Relations, names founding partner Keith Yazmir president of the firm... The National Football League Players Association names Matt Taylor chief communications officer, effective Sept. 8... Repay Holdings Corporation, a provider of bill payment solutions, appoints Charles Nabhan as head of investor relations.
Bospar hires veteran technology, cybersecurity and healthcare sector journalist and content creator Doug Olenick as tech and healthcare content director... The Huntington National Bank appoints Ameesh Vakharia as EVP and chief marketing and digital products officer, a newly created role... SDA International, a Honolulu-based strategic communications firm, promotes Cassie Kim to SVP. 
Burson Brussels chief client officer Ruud Wassen has moved to Consello to open its outpost in the headquarters city of NATO and the European Union.
