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| Jeff Lambert |
LLYC reorganizes its US executive team as part of the agency’s effort to increase resource efficiency, amplify its portfolio of solutions, and better explore new opportunities in the US market, following its acquisition of Lambert Global in February. Lambert by LLYC founder Jeff Lambert is now US executive chairman, with Lambert by LLYC president Mike Houston taking the role of US CEO and joining the LLYC global executive committee. The new LLYC US executive committee also includes marketing solutions Americas lead Federico Isuani, corporate affairs US lead Don Hunt, US chief operating officer Yndira Marin, US chief client officer Michelle Olson, US chief financial officer Mauricio Payan, business development U.S. lead Kim Hoyle and human resources US lead Gloria Raines. “The acquisition of Lambert Global was a pivotal moment for our firm, establishing the US as our second-largest market,” said LLYC partner and global CEO Alejandro Romero. “With this new corporate framework, our US team is empowered to seize new opportunities and drive continued growth across the region.”
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| Berta de Palos Barbier |
Pandora, a jewelry brand sold in over 100 countries, hires Berta de Palos Barbier as CMO, effective in November. Barbier comes to Pandora from LMVH’s champagne brands Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon and Mercier, where she served as president and CEO. She was previously chief growth officer at Mars Wrigley, CMO at Lacoste and VP, global marketing & communications at Keurig-owned jeweler Boucheron. “Berta uniquely spans the consumer space from high-end to affordable luxury and has a very strong track record in defining and implementing compelling visions and growth strategies great global brands,” said Pandora president Alexander Lacik.
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| Robert Phillips |
Abacus Life, an alternative asset manager, brings on Robert Phillips as SVP, investor relations and corporate affairs. Phillips was most recently a senior managing director at Nasdaq, serving as primary liaison to executives and board members of public companies. He previously led investor relations and business development at Summit Private Investments. In his new post, Phillips will lead Abacus Life’s investor relations strategy and play a key role in advancing its strategic business initiatives. "Rob brings a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership and deep expertise in investor relations, capital markets, and business development, having successfully guided companies through key growth phases and market expansions," said Abacus Life chairman and CEO Jay Jackson.
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| Mary Osako |
The University of California, Los Angeles, reappoints Mary Osako to serve as vice chancellor for strategic communications. Before coming to UCLA in 2019, Osako was COO and partner at Haven Tower. She has also held senior communications posts at Activision Blizzard, Amazon, Ask.com and Yahoo. At UCLA she manages communications, media relations and brand marketing, and has led a total transformation of the office. “Under her leadership, UCLA has weaved together the diverse experiences that make UCLA not just a university, but a beacon of possibility and inclusive excellence,” said UCLA interim chancellor Darnell Hunt. “I look forward to the new initiatives she will enact to strengthen our Bruin community in the coming years.”
Ryan Cudney, who rose to general manager of Edelman’s Pacific Northwest group in a 12-year run at the No. 1 independent PR firm, will join Boeing on July 31 as VP.
The City of Minneapolis hires Adam Fetcher as its first chief communications officer. He's held PR posts at Rivian, Patagonia, New Belgium Brewing and Lyft... Pomona College names Eric Abelev as its new CCO, effective July 23... DrivePath Advisors, a business advisory firm that works with companies in the energy industry, brings on Alix Steel as a principal. 
The Estée Lauder Companies names Nestlé vet Aude Gandon chief digital & marketing officer, a newly created role, effective August 1... Big Group, a creative marketing agency with offices in London, Amsterdam, Bath and Dubai, appoints Martin Kelly as group CEO and Justin Bulley as managing director in London... Angel City Football Club, a National Women’s Soccer League team based in Los Angeles, tabs Julia Victor to serve as CMO, a new role... iSpot, a cross-platform TV & video ad measurement company, brings on Craig Ziegler as chief product officer. 
Dan Meyers, who did a seven year stint at APCO, exiting as deputy manager director of its DC office, has joined Teneo as managing director in its Washington office.
ICR appoints BlackRock's Gabriel Hasson as global head of governance & shareholder advisory... MMGY Global hires Amazon's Oksana Kovalenko as chief human resources officer... NVG, a lobbying, strategy and policy advocacy firm, names Santiago Gonzalez as VP... Seven Letter brings on Ashley Smith as senior director of paid media at Seven Letter Labs, the shop's ad/creative services arm.
