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| Susanne Arndt |
FTI Consulting hires Susanne Arndt as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment. Arndt joins FTI Consulting from H/Advisors Deekeling & Arndt, where she was a managing partner in its Düsseldorf office. She was previously a managing director at communications agency A&B One. In her new post, Arndt will support the expansion of the firm’s communications and change offering within its people & transformation practice for clients undertaking strategic and pivotal change. “Susanne brings deep expertise in driving change, having led numerous company-wide transformation projects. As a leader in this field, she knows how to empower managers and engage employees throughout the process,” said FTI Consulting head of strategic communications Germany, Victoria Strachwitz.
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| Sean Perkins |
National Association of Broadcasters names Sean Perkins as CMO and SVP of global connections and events. Perkins joins NAB from the Consumer Technology Association, where he was VP, marketing, directing the marketing and advertising efforts for the yearly CES trade show in Las Vegas. At NAB, Perkins is tasked with heading up marketing efforts for NAB Show and NAB Show New York, as well as driving strategies aimed at increasing engagement and visibility for NAB’s events. “Sean’s extensive experience in marketing and his proven success in driving growth and visibility will be a tremendous asset to our team. His expertise in event marketing and digital transformation will help us elevate NAB Show and other key initiatives,” said NAB managing director and executive vice president, GCE, Karen Chupka.
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| Grant Williams |
Bojangles, a Charlotte, NC-based chain with more than 800 locations, names Grant Williams as VP of digital and omnichannel marketing. Williams was most recently director of international digital retail and delivery at Inspire Brands, which includes such brands as Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin,' and Jimmy John’s. He has also held senior brand and marketing positions at Starbucks, Tommy Hilfiger and Philips. In his new position, Williams will be tasked with leading the company's digital efforts, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and driving marketing strategies across all platforms. "Grant joins the Bojangles family at the perfect time, as our brand is laser-focused on streamlining an enhanced digital customer experience," said Bojangles CMO Tom Boland.
MOIA America, a Volkswagen Group of America subsidiary that develops and tests autonomous, all-electric ride-pooling vehicles, names Marcus Gamo head of U.S. communications... Continental Strategy brings on Francisco Petrirena as VP in its Miami office. Petrirena was previously chief of staff to former Miami city manager Art Noriega... MSQ Sport + Entertainment brings on Lauren Weil as EVP, Max Hirsch as VP of sponsorship, and Brooke Losee as VP.
Burson promotes EMEA COO Matt Buchanan to global chief social and Influence officer, a newly created role... Seedtag, a “global neuro-contextual advertising company,” brings on former Edelman SVP, corporate and public affairs Brendan McCarthy as chief marketing & communications officer... The Associated Press ups Lauren Easton to SVP and chief communications officer.
USAA, which provides insurance, banking and retirement solutions for members of the US and their families, names Chris Curtin as CMO... Hemlo Mining, a Canadian gold producer, appoints Jason Banducci as VP, corporate development & investor relations... rbb Communications promotes four senior executives to SVP. 
LLYC names Federico Isuani AI strategy general director in the Americas, with Jesús Moradillo taking on the same role in Europe... DGA Group brings on Corry Jacobs as a partner. Jacobs comes to DGA from GSK, where she headed up the company’s Corporate Affairs for Business Strategy unit... MAD Global Strategy Group brings on Bridget McAuliffe as SVP in its Ohio office.
Pentagon veteran Tony Johnson, who has more than 30 years of defense and intelligence community experience, has joined Purposeful Advisors in Washington.
