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| Elizabeth Shea |
REQ, an Agital company after its acquisition in July 2023, names Elizabeth Shea as president. Shea came to REQ as EVP, public relations through the 2019 acquisition of SpeakerBox Communications, which she founded and ran for more than 20 years. She will lead the REQ team through its next phase of growth and an eventual rebrand to Agital in 2024. "Elizabeth’s leadership in growing her line of business as well as providing strategic direction for REQ makes her the natural successor for this role,” said Agital CEO Jeff Reynolds. “She will also contribute in a greater role as a member of Agital’s leadership team."
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| Jessica Dalziel |
Avenue Z, a strategic marketing and communications company, promotes Jessica Dalziel to chief client officer. Before coming to Avenue Z as SVP, client experience in 2023, Dalziel was VP of strategic accounts at Investis Digital, overseeing business growth, innovative processes and resources. Prior to that, she held value-creation positions at Isobar, a dentsu company. At Avenue Z, Dalziel will oversee the full breadth of client relationships across the company, reporting to COO Dave Johnson. “Jess’ natural leadership talents and steadfast connections bolster and accelerate our commitment to industry-wide revolution, amplifying customer experiences along the way,” said Avenue Z chairman and CEO Jeffrey Herzog.
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| Francine Li |
IPSY, a beauty membership platform that connects brands, creators and consumers, hires Francine Li as CMO. Li comes to the company from video game producer Riot Games, where she most recently served as global head of marketing. She previously led global brand strategy at Netflix and has overseen creative campaigns for brands including Procter & Gamble, ESPN and Budweiser. In her new role, reporting to CEO Scott Gilbertson, Li will lead marketing, communications, and ensure seamless member experience, as well as working with IPSY to continue to advance impact efforts at the company. “Her impressive success building resonant brands with next-generation customers will be invaluable to the growth trajectory and market leadership of IPSY," said Gilbertson.
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. 
