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| Scott Hudler |
Whataburger, which operates over 1,000 restaurants in 15 states, hires Scott Hudler as SVP and chief marketing officer. Hudler comes to the company from Cotton Patch Cafe, a Dallas-based restaurant chain, where he was president and chief growth officer. He previously served as CMO at both Dick’s Sporting Goods and Torchy’s Tacos, SVP/chief digital officer at Dunkin’ Donuts and director of corporate communications at Popeye’s. “Among the many qualities that impressed us about Scott was his remarkable blend of marketing acumen and experience leading a business," said Whataburger chief administrative officer Alexander Ivannikov. "His insight into how marketing and operations must work in unison to drive growth and ensure the brand's vitality is significant, highlighting their essential collaboration for success."
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| Laurenn Wolpoff |
Real Chemistry has added Laurenn Wolpoff to its integrated communications team as account director. Wolpoff was most recently director, PR, AR & media relations at Bospar, and she has also held positions at Hot Paper Lantern, Prosek Partners, Peppercomm and Edelman. She has worked with clients in the pharmaceutical, health tech and wellness sectors, including AstraZeneca, Alkermes and J&J. In her new post, Wolpoff will provide support and develop strategic communications for top global oncology drugs in the areas of women’s cancers and hematology as well as helping to oversee new assets.
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| Robert Toevs |
LegalShield, a platform that provides legal, identity and reputation management services, names Robert Toevs chief communications officer. Toevs has served as head of corporate communications at DISH Network Corporation and director of internal communications at Qwest Communications. He was most recently an advisor on communications and strategy issues for research platform Tava Discovery, At LegalShield, Toevs is charged with developing a robust external and internal communications function for the company. “He brings a unique and seasoned perspective that drives revenue, elevates reputation and aligns culture,” said LegalShield CEO Warren Schlichting.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
Sotheby’s brings on Christie’s global head of communications Natasha Le Bel to serve as chief communications officer.
The U.S. Green Building Council, developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, names David Purcell CMO, leading the organization’s marketing and communications... Capital V Strategies, a strategic communications and advisory firm, names Andy Dueñas to lead its newly launched Transactions & IPO Communications division... Haven Tower Group, which works with clients in the wealth management space, appoints Stephen Langlois to its board of advisors. Langlois is currently managing principal of Seaport Consulting Partners. 
