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| Kristen Orthman |
The Harris campaign is bringing on White House principal deputy communications director Kristen Orthman in a planning role that will coordinate across several departments, according to a report from NBC. Before working at the White House, Orthman was director of communications for the Democratic National Committee. She has also run communications for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and former US Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV). White House communications director Ben LaBolt called Orthman “a bedrock of the operation, capable of taking anything on, running a seamless process, and selflessly helping the team solve any challenge that came up” in an email to staff. In addition, White House counsel spokesman for oversight Ian Sams is heading to the Harris campaign staff as a senior spokesperson.
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| Fleur Sohtz |
Clearwater Analytics, which provides SaaS-based investment management, accounting, reporting and analytics solutions, appoints Fleur Sohtz as CMO. Sohtz was most recently CMO at Xceptor, a software company that helps financial institutions build automated processes. She has also led marketing efforts at such companies as Thomson Reuters, Team8 and Analytic Partners. "With her extensive CMO experience in the financial services and technology sectors, Fleur has consistently achieved exceptional results,” said Clearwater Analytics CEO Sandeep Sahai. “Her ability to lead transformative marketing teams that drive growth, sometimes in spite of challenging market conditions, will be invaluable to Clearwater as we reach new clients and partners in the coming months and years ahead."
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| Natalie DeYoung |
Wingard, a Jacksonville-based agency, names Natalie DeYoung an equity partner. DeYoung joined Wingard in 2013, most recently serving as VP of public relations and communications. Before coming to the agency, she held editorial posts at Forbes Travel Guide and Jacksonville Magazine. “Beyond her skills as a communicator, Natalie is a strong leader who seeks every opportunity to champion the success of our client partners, our team and our community. Her ability to contextualize complex details into a compelling narrative brings value to every one of our projects,” said Russell Baker, CEO of Wingard.
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.
