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| Nicholas Zangler |
Viant Technology, which offers AI-powered programmatic advertising, appoints Nicholas Zangler as VP of investor relations. Zangler joins Viant from financial services firm Stephens, where he was an equity research analyst. Before that, he was on the investor relations team at Walgreens Boots Alliance. At VIant, Zangler will lead the company’s investor relations strategy, fostering connections and broadening awareness of Viant within the investor community. “Nicholas’s experience as an equity research analyst, coupled with his deep understanding of CTV and AdTech, will play a pivotal role in effectively communicating Viant’s value proposition to the investment community," said Viant CFO Larry Madden.
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| Johann Wrede |
UserTesting, which combines technology with real human feedback to build and enhance customer experiences, brings on Johann Wrede as CMO. Wrede was most recently chief marketing & experience officer at software developer Emburse. He has also held senior roles at Xactly, Cisco and IBM. In his new post, Wrede will lead UserTesting’s global marketing efforts, focusing on driving market presence, deepening customer engagement, and positioning the company as the go-to platform for human insights. “His leadership and track record of building market leading brands will be instrumental as we continue to innovate, grow and empower more companies to co-create with their customers,” said UserTesting president of global field operations Jamie Anderson.
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| Derek Malmquist |
Nepsis, a financial advisor and investment management firm, hires Derek Malmquist as VP of marketing. Malmquist comes to Nepsis from Alerus, a commercial wealth bank and retirement services provider, where he served as director and head of marketing. Before that, he was VP, global marketing and content development at Reinsurance Group of America. At Nepsis, Malmquist will work to elevate the firm’s communication strategy so it can better highlight the integrated solutions Nepsis offers its clients–including tax, investments and planning. “With Derek’s extensive experience leading marketing and creative efforts for organizations of all sizes, we’re confident he will elevate our approach,” said Nepsis senior vice president of strategy and corporate development Troy Williams.
Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications consultancy, brings on former CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider as a VP... Stratacomm, a DC-based firm, names Darren Scher chief operating and integration officer. Scher comes to the agency from Adfero, where he was most recently managing director... Dreamday hires Veronica Gauthier as SVP of growth... TextNow appoints Bonnie Herche as VP of marketing. Herche joins the company from Crain Communications
DCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of
Imre names Fred Hickman EVP, group account lead. Hickman joins Imre from Klick, an agency that works with life sciences companies... Residence, a global network of creative companies, brings on Julian McBride as head of communications, a newly created role... Sherlock Communications, which has offices in Bogotå, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Santiago, appoints Bianca Boucault, Maria Amelia Costa and Patricia Zylberman as managing directors.
Nick Mammano, who was president/CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, has rejoined Mercury Public Affairs as a managing director in its Saddle Brook office.
Seven Letter hires Allie Raffa, who was most recently White House correspondent for NBC News, as a senior director... Points of Light, an organization founded by President George H.W. Bush that is dedicated to volunteer service, names Jeff Zanelli as CMO... Frontieras North America, an energy and environmental technology company, appoints Nora Shepard as VP of communications.
