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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.
Renault Group brings on Paul Michon as corporate communications director, effective Sept. 1. He joins from Kering, the luxury goods marketer.
SKDK makes Loren Riegelhaupt, Michael Czin and Julie Andreeff Jensen agency partners... Coca-Cola Company promotes Gary McElyea to lead its pan-European Public Policy & Government Affairs agenda, and Sophia Chrysopoulou to serve as head of EU public affairs... Rithum, a commerce solutions provider, appoints Kim Miller as CMO and head of global strategy. 
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Avoq has recruited advertising pro Jillian Goger as senior VP/group creative director in its New York office.
SBM Partners, a Tallahassee-based government affairs firm, brings on Kevin Cleary as a partner. Cleary most recently served as VP of government relations at Allegiant Strategies Group.... WHOOP, which offers a wearable device providing health guidance across sleep, recovery, strain, fitness and longevity, names Dirk-Jan "DJ" van Hameren as CMO.... Dunn Pellier Media, a PR agency working with clients in the health and wellness sector, promotes Erica Gutierrez from account executive to senior account executive.
