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| Vince Skyers |
Nashville-based MP&F hires Vince Skyers as its first ever executive creative director. Skyers was most recently creative director at SmileDirectClub, leading the creative packaging and on-shelf merchandising for the company’s oral care line. He has led design and branding efforts for Sony and Condé Nast’s suite of properties including Allure, Brides Magazine and Details Magazine. In his first 90 days at MP&F, Skyers plans to nurture creative teams through a collective he launched dubbed the Creative Council—a first for the agency. The council, composed of senior creative leadership, sets out to collaborate on topics of creative innovation, process efficiencies, conceptual design and more. “Vince’s vast experience is bringing a new skill set to MP&F,” said Mary Elizabeth Davis, MP&F partner and co-owner. “We are eager to continue growing our capabilities and expanding what we bring to the table for our clients in the way of creative storytelling.”
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| Tristan Lemonnier |
APCO names Tristan Lemonnier, who has nearly 15 years of experience in public policy, integrated campaigns and crisis management, as the agency’s managing director of APCO in France, effective March 1. Since 2021, Lemonnier has supported Arnaud Pochebonne as deputy managing director of APCO in France. Prior to joining APCO, Lemonnier served as the director of development and operations for The GreenData, a start-up company specializing in artificial intelligence for the agro-ecological transition. He previously served as the chief of staff to the deputy CEO of Econocom, a leading digital transformation company in Europe. “We have worked together closely for years and have developed together a strategic approach that has paid off, leading to consistent growth and success for APCO in France,” said Pochebonne, who was recently promoted to regional chief client officer for corporate reputation in Europe and will now also serve as chair of APCO in France.
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| Lorraine Forster |
Healthcare communications company Health Monitor Network brings on Lorraine Forster as SVP of human resources. Foster was most recently director, talent at Publicis Media. She has also held senior posts at Marina Maher Communications and Havas Health. In her new role, Foster will lead Health Monitor Network’s human resource function, focusing on organizational growth and design, succession planning, colleague training, development and engagement. "Lorraine’s background and expertise, which has been largely dedicated to healthcare agencies, makes her a perfect fit for our people, our culture and growth mission,” said Health Monitor Network CEO David Paragamian.
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