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| Tom Blim |
Mission North appoints Tom Blim as EVP digital and content. Blim was previously founder and global president of Group SJR (an operating unit of WPP), working with such brands as Spotify, Target and Home Depot. Before that, he was president of Sawyer Miller (a division of Weber Shandwick). At Mission North, Blim will lead digital and content strategy, as well as fostering creative innovation, mentoring teams, and delivering high-impact storytelling. "Tom's remarkable ability to merge creative content with strategic business objectives makes him the ideal leader to accelerate Mission North's innovation and growth in the digital space," said Mission North co-CEO Tyler Perry.
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| Brendan Strong |
Karyopharm Therapeutics, a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company specializing in cancer therapies, appoints Brendan Strong as SVP of investor relations and corporate communications. Strong was most recently managing director at Argot Partners, advising biopharmaceutical companies on their investor relations and corporate communications programs. He has also led investor relations for Tenet Healthcare and has worked in the equity research department at Lehman Brothers and Barclays. “Brendan's experience as a former sell-side analyst, advisor to biopharmaceutical companies and proven ability to develop strong investor relations and corporate communications programs will serve us well as we look to execute on the opportunities ahead of us,"
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| Billy Grenham |
Luna Grill Mediterranean Kitchen names former Taco Bell head of global marketing and communications Billy Grenham as its first CMO. Grenham comes to Luna Grill from the CMO spot at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, which operates 48 restaurants across eight states. He has also served as CMO at indoor cycling franchise CycleBar and Chuze Fitness. At Luna Grill, Grenham will be responsible for leading the company’s branding and messaging. “Billy has a unique experience portfolio in lifestyle marketing and brand development for world-class organizations such as Yum Brands, PepsiCo and CycleBar," Luna Grill president Rich Pinnella said. "He is one of the most observant marketers I have ever worked with and understands how to make brands very relevant to current culture.”
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.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
