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| Katie Gardner |
Stratacomm LLC hires Katie Gardner as VP of events. Gardner joins the agency from The Hill/Nexstar Media, where she served as director of events, overseeing editorial and brand engagement events planning for a team that executed more than 70 live and virtual events annually, managed production operations and analyzed key event metrics to maximize client and attendee engagement. She was previously director of events at Foreign Policy magazine. In her new post, Gardner will lead Stratacomm’s event planning and execution team and expand the agency’s offerings for both federal government and private sector clients. “Her years of experience will be instrumental in turbocharging Stratacomm’s already strong events capabilities,” said Stratacomm managing partner Bill Buff.
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| Teri Daley |
H&R Block hires Teri Daley as VP of corporate communications. Daley was most recently director of corporate communications at F5, a multi-cloud application services and security company. She has also held executive PR and comms positions at Huawei Consumer Business Group, HTC, Microsoft and Samsung Mobile. At H&R Block, Daley will lead internal, external, and reputation communications. “Her experience working with global technology and consumer brands strengthens our ability to communicate how the innovations we bring to market will benefit our customers,” said H&R Block chief marketing and experience officer Jill Cress.
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| Ashley Hart |
Coalfire, a cybersecurity services and solutions company, appoints Ashley Hart as CMO. Hart was most recently founder and CMO at Ashley Hart Marketing, working with tech, entertainment and fashion clients. She previously held leadership roles at companies including Oracle, Microsoft and Incor. In her new role, she will lead Coalfire's brand management, communications, and marketing efforts. “Ashley brings with her a track record of driving results and leading cross-functional teams in the technology and services sector, from scale-up to global enterprises,” said Coalfire CEO Tom McAndrew.
Mahen Gunaratna, who was chief strategy advisor and communications director to former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and deputy communications director for ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, is coming on board at MikeWorldWide as EVP of public affairs.
Jeremy Guterl, a veteran of Ketchum Analytics and Edelman Berland, has joined Ruder Finn as senior VP-research and analytics.
Sukanti Ghosh, who has held senior leadership roles at Albright Stonebridge Group, APCO Worldwide, Barclays and Bank Muscat, is joining ICR as partner, international strategy & markets.
Bentley Motors appoints Angus Fitton as chief communications officer, effective March 16. Fitton was most recently vice president of PR at Porsche Cars North America... Sunbit, a financial tech company offering buy now, pay later services, names Shachar Scott as CMO.... KemperSports, a golf, sports, and hospitality experience company, promote Sara Kearney as its first CMO... Digital Currency Group, a venture capital company, promotes Amanda Cowie to chief communications officer.
Wendy Carhart, who rose to the chief communications, culture & purpose post at Real Chemistry, has moved to the Learning Care Group.
