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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.
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
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Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
SBM Partners, a Tallahassee-based government affairs firm, brings on Kevin Cleary as a partner. Cleary most recently served as VP of government relations at Allegiant Strategies Group.... WHOOP, which offers a wearable device providing health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness and longevity, names Dirk-Jan "DJ" van Hameren as CMO.... Dunn Pellier Media, a PR agency working with clients in the health and wellness sector, promotes Erica Gutierrez from account executive to senior account executive.
