 |
| Valerie Haertel |
Onity Group, a non-bank mortgage servicer and originator, brings on Valerie Haertel as VP, investor relations. Haertel was most recently VP, investor relations at Vestis, a spinoff of Aramark Corporation. She previously served as SVP, investor relations at Cedar Gate Technologies, CVS Health and State Street, as well as global head of investor relations at BNY Mellon. At Onity Group, Haertel is responsible for leading the company’s investor relations activities, tasked with communicating its business strategy, financial performance and investment thesis to the investment community. “Her extensive experience in building and enhancing investor relations and external communications programs and strong relationships within the investment community will be invaluable to the communication of our strategic priorities and the factors that drive our financial results,” said Onity EVP and CFO Sean O’Neil.
 |
| Shawn Jiang Xiaofeng |
The Public Relations Global Network appoints Shawn Jiang Xiaofeng as regional VP of for Asia-Pacific. Jiang is founder and general manager of China Advocate, a Beijing-based agency that specializes in strategic communications, public affairs and crisis management. In his new role, he will support PRGN’s presence across key markets including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Taiwan. Jiang takes over from Joanne Chan, who has held the position since October 2022. “His vast experience in navigating complex communications landscapes across various industries makes him ideally suited to drive PRGN’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region,” said PRGN president Natacha Clarac, who is general manager of Athenora Consulting in Brussels.
 |
| Jansel Murad |
Dukas Linden Public Relations promotes Jansel Murad to vice president. Murad has been with the agency since 2020, most recently serving as director. Before coming to DLPR, she worked at Lansons. In addition to playing a lead role on several client accounts, Murad is involved in the agency’s client management, writing and media relations functions.
Actum has hired Cecelia Prewett, who was president of DC Public Affairs at SKDK during a nearly 13-year run, as senior managing director in its Washington office.
Franz Paasche, who was most recently EVP for public affairs and communications at Columbia University, will join Verizon as EVP, corporate affairs, effective Nov. 10.
Horizon Family Brands, which includes Horizon Organic and Wallaby Organic yogurt, hires Andrew Springate as CMO... Wake Tech, a Raleigh, NC community college that serves over 70000 adults annually, brings on Lisa Marie Ferrell, who previously led North America communications at Lenovo, as VP of communications and marketing... Golin brings on executive creative director Meg Farquhar in Chicago, and EVPs of strategy Tom Howells (Western Region) and Martin Coomber (New York).
Hotwire Global appoints Burson global chief digital & intelligence officer Grant Toups as global CEO, effective in January.
Bader Rutter, which works with clients in the agriculture, food, beverage and pet care sectors, appoints Demar Anderson as CMO... Acceleration Community of Companies appoints Michael Moschella to lead its new insights division, ACC Intelligence... Luminate, a London-based shop focused on infrastructure and energy sectors, hires Osman Dervish as director—head of development... The Alpine Group promotes Alison Graab to principal from SVP.
