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| Andrew Dimitriou |
DEPT, a digital tech and marketing agency backed by the Carlyle Group, hires Andrew Dimitriou as global chief client & growth officer and a partner in the company. Dimitriou joins DEPT from VMLY&R, where he was EMEA CEO, leading a network of 4,500 people. In his new post, he will oversee the agency’s global growth, marketing, and client service teams, as well as joining its executive team. “Andrew is a truly global leader, and he brings a deep understanding of the broadness of our services and a breadth of experience in delivering those services to clients at a global scale,” said DEPT global CEO Dimi Albers. “On top of that, he is a charismatic, empathetic human who wants to build a culture of creativity and innovation.”
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| Dane Wisher |
Relevance International, which works with clients in the luxury lifestyle, real estate, tech, hospitality and design sectors, promotes Dane Wisher to SVP. Wisher has been a VP at the firm since April 2022. Before that, he was managing director at The Berman Group. He also has managed communications, content and media relations in-house at Lendlease. As SVP, Wisher will spearhead the strategy and execution of public relations and creative initiatives for a diverse range of clients both in the US and internationally, while contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s global presence. “Dane has consistently demonstrated the ability to manage and grow a diversified portfolio of clients both in New York and across the globe,” said Relevance International founder & CEO Suzanne Rosnowski.
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| Kaitie Kramer |
Parse Biosciences, a provider of single cell sequencing solutions, brings on Kaitie Kramer as VP of marketing. Kramer was most recently senior director, commercial marketing at Twist Bioscience. She has also held senior marketing positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Illumina. At Parse, Kramer will lead the marketing strategy for the company and its growing portfolio of single cell solutions. “Kaitie’s deep level of experience in this market will be a huge asset for Parse and we’re fortunate to have her as part of our leadership team moving forward,” said Parse CEO and co-founder Alex Rosenberg.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
Sotheby’s brings on Christie’s global head of communications Natasha Le Bel to serve as chief communications officer.
The U.S. Green Building Council, developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, names David Purcell CMO, leading the organization’s marketing and communications... Capital V Strategies, a strategic communications and advisory firm, names Andy Dueñas to lead its newly launched Transactions & IPO Communications division... Haven Tower Group, which works with clients in the wealth management space, appoints Stephen Langlois to its board of advisors. Langlois is currently managing principal of Seaport Consulting Partners. 
