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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.
Imre has brought on Melanie LaRosa and Tom Baldwin, both as SVP of client experience... Ford Motor Company adds Robyn Jackson to its DC office as government affairs communications manager. She was most recently communications director for Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)... Taft Communications promotes Aaron Brown to senior creative director and Jesseka Kadylak to director of digital media....Black & Veatch, an engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company, hires Ashley Davidson as SVP and CMO. 
Andrew Dimitriou, who was EMEA CEO at WPP's VMLY&R, has joined DEPT, a digital marketing shop backed by Carlyle Group... Relevance International, which works with clients in the luxury lifestyle, real estate, tech, hospitality and design sectors, promotes Dane Wisher to SVP.... Parse Biosciences brings on Kaitie Kramer as VP of marketing. 
Alisa Granz, who was president and head of brand communications at Rogers & Cowen PMK, has joined MikeWorldWide.
GrandPad, producer of a digital tablet designed for users 75 and older, appoints Grace Dolan as CMO... FloQast, an accounting transformation platform, brings on Ben Schechter as CMO... Pierce Public Relations of Nashville ups Bri Carlesimo to VP of client experience, a newly created role. 
Timothy Miller, senior VP-external communications for PNC Bank, has signed on at Huntington National Bank, which is based in Columbus, OH.
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