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| Kristin O'Connell |
Antenna Group brings on Kristin O'Connell as EVP of its climate and mobility practice. O’Connell joins Antenna Group from Next 15 agency Archetype, where she served as SVP. Before that, she was at Makovsky. At Antenna, O’Connell is tasked with counseling brands on how strategic communications can protect and grow reputation as the world grapples with the climate crisis’ effect on global markets. “Kristin’s strong foundation with global climate and clean energy brands will elevate Antenna’s client-focused work, helping companies transition from a period of research and innovation to a world where companies across the economy adopt sustainable, healthy, equitable solutions,” said Antenna Group CEO Keith Zakheim.
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| Ryo Kanayama |
FleishmanHillard names Ryo Kanayama president of its Japan Group of companies, including FleishmanHillard Japan and VOX Global Japan. Kanayama returns to FleishmanHillard (where he previously served from 1999- 2007) from Deloitte Japan, where he was a partner in its clients & industries and brand marketing groups. He has also led the corporate affairs function at Walmart Japan and Seiyu. “Ryo has extensive experience driving transformation and societal change working with businesses, non-profits, governmental entities and local communities,” said FleishmanHillard APAC president Joanne Wong. “With his experience both in-house and within consultancies, Ryo can effectively lead and coach our own team, as well as our clients, to advance the use of communications as a strategic and effective business problem-solving tool to drive desired outcomes.”
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| Nikki Harrison |
Enero Group, which includes Hotwire, appoints Nikki Harrison as group head of people & culture. In addition to running Culture Reimagined, her own consultancy, Harrison has served as chief people officer at M&C Saatchi Group ANUZ and head of people & culture at KPMG Australia. In her new post, she will oversee Enero Group’s people and culture operations worldwide. “Nikki’s unique blend of capabilities and experience across creative and service-based businesses, workplace transformation, and corporate and marketing services, makes her the right addition to the broader Enero Group as we continue to invest in developing our people and culture in a more progressive and innovative global marketplace,” said Enero Group CEO Brent Scrimshaw.
FTI Consulting CEO Steve Gunby, 68, has changed his mind about stepping down in 2027, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Stagwell brings on David Olesnevich as chief growth officer, owned media and Drew Schutte as chief revenue officer, owned media... Spectrum Science names Lisa Talbot president of Spectrum Science Communications. Talbot was most recently chief client officer at MSL, where she oversaw healthcare, consumer and corporate practices... IHS, a global information provider, names Stephanie Buscemi as SVP and CMO, a newly created role....Red Shoes Inc., a woman-owned, marketing firm in Appleton, WI, promotes Reagan Fritts, Mia Hermansen, Katie Much, Jennifer Thurlow and Carly Tiedt to new roles. 
Former deputy undersecretary of agriculture Darci Vetter joins berry producer Driscoll's as VP, public affairs.
The International Dairy Foods Association brings on 
INFINITE appoints Eric Wiedeke as head of talent, a newly created position intended to strengthen the firm’s people strategy and global growth ambitions... Anomaly promotes Kira Montgomery to executive strategy director, head of communications strategy, expanding her remit from the agency’s Toronto office to its full North American business... The Jackson Laboratory, which focuses on genetics and genomic medicine, appoints Steven Holstein as SVP of external affairs.
