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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.
Ballard Partners names former Burson managing director Mike Waterman as MD. Waterman comes to Ballard from ROKK Solutions... The Herald Group brings on Trace Scruggs and Evan Lukaske as VPs... Travelier, which operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains and ferries in 124 countries, appoints Mario Gavira as CMO. 
Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
Ruder Finn hires Brent Mullins as SVP, talent and partnerships. Mullins joins the agency from 160over90, where he was VP, entertainment marketing... Allison Worldwide names Katie Huang Shin global president, technology, effective Nov. 14... Vasion, which provides serverless printing and AI-enabled automation, appoints Cindy White as CMO. 
Mod Op brings on John Powers and Alan Kipust as part of its Executive in Residence program, which already includes former Dun & Bradstreet chief data officer Monica Richter... Takeda Pharmaceuticals hires James-Denton Wyllie as head of R&D and external innovation communications... Veeam Software, which specializes in data resilience solutions, appoints Allison Cerra as CMO.
The Dallas Mavericks bring on Gina Miller as chief communications officer, a newly created role. She was previously with Major League Soccer team FC Dallas... Americans for the Arts, a nonprofit organization that advances arts advocacy, names Jamey Lundblad as CMO... Ambac Financial Group, an insurance holding company, names Karen Beyer managing director, head of investor relations.
