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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.
The Estée Lauder Companies names Madeleine Boyd SVP, global brand communications. Most recently, she served as global SVP, beauty & wellness at Together Group... Cohen & Steers, a global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, names Erik Schneberger as EVP, chief marketing officer... CooperVision, a contact lens company, brings on former Bayer VP Brenda Raphael as VO of marketing, Americas.
Edelman names United Entertainment Group CEO Jarrod Moses as vice chairman. Moses will continue in his role at UEG... Burson brings on Matthew Wagner, who was most recently global client relationship manager and energy sector lead at Edelman, as EVP and global client leader... The Key PR appoints Jodi Maroney as principal. Maroney joins the agency after a 25-year run at Access Brand Communications.
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
HUNTER brings on Lori Ruggiero as managing director of its corporate communications practice... Covo Intelligence, an independent research and intelligence firm, names Tony Cheevers director of strategic growth... MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) hires Brian Swarth as SVP of marketing, effective July 20. 
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
