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| Claire Burghoff |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology, products, system and software company, hires Claire Burghoff as VP of government affairs & corporate communications. Burghoff was most recently a principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs, where her corporate, association and nonprofit clients included Kratos. In her new position, she will lead corporate communications and support the company's strategic initiatives in government affairs. “Her proven track record and intimate knowledge of Kratos make her an invaluable addition as we navigate through dynamic market landscapes, further strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders, and execute our mission of delivering value to the warfighter and supporting national security,” said Kratos Defense president and CEO Eric DeMarco.
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| Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek |
International Data Group, a market intelligence and data company, names former IBM Watson CMO Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek as chief marketing officer. Boockoff-Bajdek joins the company from Skillsoft, a provider of corporate digital learning, where she served as both CMO and chief sustainability officer. She has also served as VP, marketing at The Weather Company. In her new post, Boockoff-Bajdek will oversee IDC’s global marketing strategy with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving growth by leveraging the power of the IDC and Foundry brands. “Her leadership as a brand evangelist, customer advocate and go-to-market expert will be fundamental to IDG's growth," said IDC chief executive officer Genevieve Juillard. "Her experience leading global marketing functions for iconic technology brands gives her a deep understanding of our customers’ needs."
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| Emily Pachuta |
Ascensus, which provides a range of tax-advantaged savings programs, brings on Emily Pachuta as CMO. Pachuta joins the company from Invesco, where she most recently served as chief marketing & analytics officer. Previously, she served as managing director, U.S. Retail & iShares Marketing for BlackRock and head of client marketing & investor insights as a member of UBS' Wealth Management Americas business. At Ascensus, Pachuta will be responsible for the firm's digital, marketing and analytics capabilities. "She understands the importance of fostering emotional connections with a brand and delivering increasingly positive experiences for the clients we serve,” said Ascensus President Nick Good.
Seven Letter hires Allie Raffa, who was most recently White House correspondent for NBC News, as a senior director... Points of Light, an organization founded by President George H.W. Bush that is dedicated to volunteer service, names Jeff Zanelli as CMO... Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company, appoints Nora Shepard as VP of communications.
Alcoa has named Emily Olson, who has more than 20 years of experience working in capital-intensive industries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, EVP & chief external affairs officer, effective April 6.
Longacre Square Partners has named Humza Vanderman partner and head of its London outpost as the financial communications firm expands into Europe.
FGS Global adds former Pfizer EVP and chief corporate affairs officer Sally Susman to its global executive board as an independent member, effective April 1... Codeword brings on Kim Baffi, who was previously Salesforce VP and creative director, as executive creative director... Amperity, an AI-powered customer data cloud, appoints Bridget Perry as CMO.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
