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| Lydia Hennessey |
Trident DMG appoints Lydia Hennessey as a director. Hennessey comes to Trident from FleishmanHillard, where she was most recently a managing supervisor, leading global public affairs, strategic communications and social responsibility initiatives for clients in the technology and beverage sectors. She was previously on the corporate affairs team at Edelman, supporting projects that included crisis response and strategic communications for clients in the aviation, hospitality and entertainment industries. In her new post, Hennessey will provide strategic media counsel, communications planning, and support to clients across numerous industries, as well as assisting with long-term corporate positioning, executive thought leadership, and crisis counsel.
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| Judy Speicher |
Dukas Linden Public Relations, which works with clients in the asset and wealth management, capital markets and professional services sectors, promotes Judy Speicher to senior vice president. Speicher, who joined DLPR in 2017, previously held writing, editing and producing positions at networks including Fox Business, ABC News and Bloomberg. “Judy has a fantastic track record of securing impactful opportunities and works diligently behind the scenes to ensure our client spokespeople perform at their best,” said DLPR EVP and head of broadcast operations Zach Leibowitz.
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| Dan Dufault |
Breach Secure Now, a provider of comprehensive cybersecurity, AI and productivity solutions, names Dan Dufault as VP of marketing. Dufault was most recently head of partner marketing at cloud-based construction software company Procore Technologies. Before that he was VP of marketing at connectivity services company Single Digits. “His wealth of experience and innovative marketing approach will be pivotal in accelerating our growth and enhancing our market presence,” said Breach Secure Now CEO Dan Gross. “Dan's vision and expertise are exactly what we need to take Breach Secure Now to the next level."
Ballard Partners names former Burson managing director Mike Waterman as MD. Waterman comes to Ballard from ROKK Solutions... The Herald Group brings on Trace Scruggs and Evan Lukaske as VPs... Travelier, which operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains and ferries in 124 countries, appoints Mario Gavira as CMO. 
Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he was VP, entertainment marketing... Allison Worldwide names Katie Huang Shin global president, technology, effective Nov. 14... Vasion, which provides serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, appoints Cindy White as CMO. 
Mod Op brings on John Powers and Alan Kipust as part of its Executive in Residence program, which already includes former Dun & Bradstreet chief data officer Monica Richter... Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires James-Denton Wyllie as head of R&D and external innovation communications... Veeam Software, which specializes in data resilience solutions, appoints Allison Cerra as CMO.
The Dallas Mavericks bring on Gina Miller as chief communications officer, a newly created role. She was previously with Major League Soccer team FC Dallas... Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances arts advocacy, names Jamey Lundblad as CMO... Ambac Financial Group, an insurance holding company, names Karen Beyer managing director, head of investor relations.
