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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.
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.
