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| James Foster |
Fashion retailer Hugo Boss brings on Netflix EMEA head of marketing James Foster as its SVP of global marketing. Before joining Netflix in 2023, Foster was head of global marketing and CMO for IKEA Retail. He also held a variety of positions over a 13-year career at Adidas, including VP Reebok Europe. Foster succeeds Nadia Kokni, who left the company in December. At Hugo Boss, Foster is responsible for further developing the company’s customer-centric approach and devising unique customer experiences. Hugo Boss CEO Daniel Greider noted that Foster “brings extensive experience at various global companies” and “will build on the strong foundation we have established over the past few years.”
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| Jackelyn Keller |
Comscore, which measures and analyzes consumer behaviors, appoints Jackelyn Keller as its CMO. Keller has been an advisor to Comscore’s leadership team since September 2024. She previously served as global head of marketing at Quantcast, an AI powered DSP. Before that, she was head of market intelligence and global product strategy at Samsung Ads. At Comscore, Keller will be tasked with promoting the company’s measurement innovations and facilitating collaboration across a range of media companies. “Her background in operations, product and revenue strategy, paired with her exceptional talent for positioning and creating accessible branding, exemplifies our unwavering commitment to empowering our clients,” said Comscore CEO Jon Carpenter.
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| Evan Day |
BriteCap Financial, a non-bank lender that works with small businesses, names Evan Day VP of digital marketing. Day was previously head of marketing at CAN Capital and senior marketing manager at software developer SimScale. He is also fractional CMO at fantasy sports app Gridiron AI. Currently pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience, he is experienced in data analytics, marketing automation and lifecycle management. “His expertise in digital marketing and lead nurturing will enhance our customer and partner experience,” said BriteCap CEO Richard Henderson.
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. 
Eitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.
DGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.
Narrative Strategies names Adam Silverstein as managing director in New York. Silverstein was most recently head of media relations & thought leadership at Scient Public Relations... Mission North brings on Alex Hunter as EVP of health and innovation... Baird & Warner, a family-owned independent real estate services company that serves the Chicago area, appoints Jeanette Cutler as CMO.
