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| Kristen Christensen |
AEX Convention Services, an event production company, hires Kristin Christensen as EVP of sales & marketing. Christensen previously served as CMO at Hexagon, a company providing digital reality solutions that combine sensor, software and autonomous technologies. At AEX, she will work to establish the company’s sales and marketing vision as well as overseeing sales operations, brand strategy, customer experience, and go-to-market initiatives. "She brings the strategy, vision, and leadership vital to building sales and marketing momentum, nurturing talent, driving growth and delivering optimum customer experiences," said AEX president Patrick Perrino.
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| Mike O'Malley |
Oligo Security, an open-source cybersecurity platform, appoints Mike O’Malley as CMO. O’Malley most recently served as CMO of computer and network security company Noname Security, which was acquired by Akamai this June. He has also held leadership roles at CyberArk, 128 Technology (acquired by Juniper), EMC, Acme Packet and VMware. He has a track record of successfully launching products in emerging markets, scaling global demand engines and driving business strategy through multiple stages of substantial growth. “Mike brings expertise and demonstrated success across the marketing and go-to-market disciplines, as well as a deep understanding of the cybersecurity market—all of which will be critical as we take Oligo through its next stages of accelerated growth,” said Oligo Security CEO and co-founder Nadav Czerninski.
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| David Fann |
VSS Capital Partners, a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, education and business services industries, hires David Fann as senior managing director and head of investor relations. Fann comes to VSS from Apogem Capital, where he was vice chairman and senior managing director. He has also held executive posts at Aksia, TorreyCove Capital Partners and PCG Asset Management. At VSS, he will oversee investor relations and fundraising. “David’s private markets experience and institutional investor network will be an invaluable asset to VSS as we look to capitalize on next market opportunities,” said VSS managing director Patrick Turner.
Andrew Sinclair, who spent nine years at ExxonMobil, has joined Dallas-based Empower lithium producer as chief public and government relations officer.
Linhart Public Relations, a Denver-based firm, names Ashley Campbell VP and partner... Akima, a provider of mission-focused solutions to the federal government, appoints Michael Teegardin as VP of marketing & communications... QuidelOrtho Corporation, a global provider of diagnostic solutions, appoints Sanjeev Sharma as VP, investor relations... McNeely Brockman Public Relations hires Lindsey West as an account executive. 
Allison DeLeo, who rose to senior VP and West Coast lead during a nearly 17-year run at Racepoint Global has joined Method Communications as senior VP.
APCO names Kelly Williamson, who has been president, North America since 2018, chief client officer and global president of capital markets, a newly created role... Avenue Z, which has offices in NYC and Miami, brings on Stephanie Goenaga as associate director, public relations... Marino names Vincent Dente EVP of creative and AI innovation, a new post.
Joele Frank managing director Tim Ragones and Jasper Street Partners' MD Peter da Silva Vint join stakeholder intelligence advisory firm Sodali & Co.
