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| Katherine Zackel |
Highwire brings on Katherine Zackel as SVP, security and crisis communications. Zackel previously served 12 years as an FBI spokesperson, working to shape strategic messaging and managing media responses during critical incidents, including terrorist attacks, cybersecurity breaches and national security events. At Highwire, she will be integral in leading the agency’s cybersecurity and crisis communications practices. “Her deep experience and strategic insights will be vital as we build out our robust crisis communications framework, empowering our clients to navigate challenges with confidence and precision,” said Highwire EVP and head of the cybersecurity practice Christine Elswick. Highwire has also promoted Megan Phelan, who has been a part of its cybersecurity practice for more than 12 years, to SVP, security.
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White & Case, a global law firm, names Jason Hill as CMO. Hill joins the firm from Goldman Sachs, where he was managing director and chief operating officer for Global Marketing. Before that, he was global head of media at Black Rock and global director, media & market strategy at GE. He will lead White & Case’s efforts aimed at driving growth and enhancing its external reputation through oversight of branding and creative services, business development, client service programs, marketing technology and the communications teams. The firm has also hired Isabel Parker, who was previously a partner with Deloitte, as chief innovation officer, leading White & Case’s business intelligence, practice technology, research and market intelligence, and knowledge management functions. "Jason and Isabel's superior credentials and track records give us confidence that marketing and innovation will continue to be strategic contributors to the Firm's growth, " said White & Case chair Heather McDevitt.
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| Jody Kaminsky |
iCIMS, a provider of talent acquisition technology, names Jody Kaminsky CMO. Kaminsky was previously CMO for UKG, an enterprise software company focused on human capital management and workforce management. Before that, she was CMO at Ultimate Software for over a decade. In her new post, Kaminsky leads the company’s global marketing strategy, including digital marketing, demand generation, event marketing, brand awareness, reputation management, analyst relations, product and customer marketing. “Her proven track record in scaling marketing functions and driving brand change makes her an ideal leader to steer iCIMS’ marketing strategy and reinforce our position as the worldwide category leader,” said iCIMS CEO Jason Edelboim.
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. 
