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| Colleen Langevin |
PROS Holdings, which provides AI-powered SaaS pricing and selling solutions, appoints Colleen Langevin as CMO. Langevin was previously CMO at Quest Software. Before that, she held executive leadership positions with Vista Equity Partners, Dell, CLEAResult and Iron Mountain. At PROS, Langevin will be responsible for the company’s global marketing organization and strategy, with a focus on scaling the demand generation engine as well as driving the next phase of digital marketing transformation. “Colleen’s extensive experience and unique blend of B2B brand and growth marketing skills make her the perfect fit for PROS,” said PROS chief revenue officer Todd McNabb.
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| Lauren Staples |
DCG, a Washington, DC-based communications firm, brings on Lauren Staples as SVP of capture. Staples was most recently executive director, capture operations at CVP (Customer Value Partners), a healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm. She has also served as director of the public sector division at cloud management solutions company CloudCheckr. At DCG, Staples is tasked with helping the firm’s growth team assign the right people to the right positions, in addition to serving a growth ambassador to all DGS staff. “Lauren is a force multiplier who will ensure we have the people, processes, and platforms required to exceed our clients’ expectations.” says DCG chief growth officer Benjamin Deady.
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| Frances Thomson |
Transwestern, a platform providing real estate services, development, investment management and hospitality, brings on Frances Thomson as CMO. Thomson was most recently managing director, capital markets at real estate company CBRE, overseeing property marketing and business development teams and initiatives. She also has held project management and brand development roles at Houston marketing agency FKM. In her new post, Thomson will oversee the planning, development and execution of brand, marketing and communication agendas, as well as sales enablement initiatives across the firm. “Frances is a talented, passionate and energetic leader with a proven ability to inspire and collaborate with internal and external partners and investors," said Transwestern CEO Larry P. Heard.
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.
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.
