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| Adam Grossberg |
Adam Grossberg, who was senior head of corporate communications at Spotify, has joined FGS Global as a partner in New York.
His previous positions include VP of corporate communications at CLEAR and chief communications officer at WebMD Health Corp.
In his new post, Grossberg will counsel clients on a range of matters including corporate positioning, reputation management and integrated communications.
“Adam’s extensive experience developing, strengthening and protecting the reputations of some of the world’s most innovative companies will be invaluable as we help our clients navigate today’s increasingly complex and interconnected world,” said CEO for FGS Global North America Winnie Lerner.
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