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| Rob Farmer |
StreetCred Communications, which works with financial industry clients, brings on Rob Farmer as SVP. Farmer, who most recently served as managing director, head of communications at wealth marketing strategy firm The Rudin Group, was previously managing director, corporate communications at Charles Schwab & Co., where he led PR for the institutional business serving independent advisors. He has also been a director at Landis Communications. “Clients appreciate when they have access to seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the financial sector, and Rob fits this bill perfectly,” said StreetCred partner Emma Smith. “His deep industry knowledge and expertise—not to mention his passion for PR—equip us to better serve our clients and continue our strong momentum.”
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| Jessica Monahan |
Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies adds Jessica Monahan to its Washington D.C.-based lobbying team as a senior principal. Monahan comes to CPS from Arnold & Porter, where she was a policy advisor. She previously served as VP of federal government affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting and legislative director—transportation for the National Association of Counties, in addition to working for Sen. Mark Dayton (D-MN) on constituent services and supporting Sen. Russell Feingold’s (D-WI) campaign and political action committee. “Jessica brings to us senior level, multi-client government relations experience — in both the private and public sectors,” said Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies CEO Howard Schweitzer. “She has played a central role in the advancement of critical policy issues impacting some of the country’s leading industries.”
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| Jim Gallagher |
Edcetera, a provider of career education programs that is backed by Eden Capital, appoints Jim Gallagher as CMO. Gallagher joins Edcetera from professional training and coaching firm The Colbri Group, where he served as head of innovation and digital transformation, after having led their Real Estate education brand. Before that, he worked for Charter (Spectrum) and GE Capital. At these companies, he developed and managed their ecommerce channels, marketing, and innovation strategies. "His impressive track record and innovative approach to marketing, business development and strategic investments will be invaluable as we continue to advance our leadership in education and market presence," said Edcetera CEO Nader Qaimari.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
Stagwell has named Lena Petersen, a veteran of MediaLink, Starcom MediaVest and Leo Burnett, chief brand and communications officer.
Carrie Healey has joined the National Association of Broadcasters as VP communications. Most recently, she was program lead at Purple Strategies.
HAVAS Red names Adeena Fried EVP health & wellness, based in New York... Genius Sports Limited, a provider of real-time sports data, names Tony Marlow as CMO... Deerfield Group, which works with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, promotes Bill Veltre to chief media officer... The Public Affairs Council brings on Monica Day as senior manager in its political affairs practice, Deanna Wisniewski as senior manager of communications and Sam Kasner as manager of events. 
Imre names Paulina De la Riva chief strategy officer. De la Riva joins the agency from Ogilvy Health, where she most recently served as EVP, strategy for North America... FNK IR, a strategic investor relations firm focused on smaller cap companies, brings on Greg McKinley as director, investor relations... Bear Icebox Communications, a Chicago-based firm, promotes Sean Wille to VP, strategy + operations... Abode Worldwide, a specialist firmthat works across hotels, short-term rentals and the wider serviced living sectors, appoints Kerry Wilson as chief operating officer.
