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| Sal Petruzzi |
MLS and Soccer United Marketing hire Sal Petruzzi as VP/corporate communications, effective Dec. 10. Petruzzi was most recently communications and marketing strategist at Horizon Sports & Experiences. Before that, he served as SVP, communications at Fox Corporation and held positions including SVP/domestic communications officer over 16 years at Turner. In his new role, he will oversee corporate communications strategy for partnership marketing, brand alliances, emerging ventures, consumer products, social/digital media and community engagement, reporting to MLS EVP/communications Dan Courtemanche.
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| Andrea Collins |
Hippo, a home insurance group focused on proactive home protection, brings Andrea Collins back to the company as CMO. Collins served as Hippo's VP of marketing from 2017 to 2022. She was most recently CMO at cyber insurtech Cowbell, and before that she was CMO at AI-powered residential real estate platform Flyhomes. In her new post, she oversees Hippo’s marketing operations. “Andrea's expertise in crafting impactful marketing strategies for both D2C and B2B audiences, combined with her deep commitment to our mission, will drive the innovation and brand experience our customers value and our partners trust,” said Hippo president and CEO Rick McCathron.
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| Lauren Michaels |
Redgate, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, hires former Issues Management Group VP Lauren Michaels as VP, marketing. Michaels most recently served as marketing director at real estate development firm Carpenter & Company. At Redgate, she will lead marketing, communications and branding initiatives to elevate the firm’s brand, drive business development opportunities and enhance its presence in the Boston, Mid-Atlantic and Raleigh markets. “Her innovative and collaborative approach to marketing will undoubtedly be instrumental to Redgate’s development and market presence,” said Redgate principal Kyle Warwick.
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.
