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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.
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.
Global Counsel managing director Benedict Brogan is joining FTI Consulting as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment.
