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| Taylor Van Kirk |
MAD Global Strategy VP Taylor Van Kirk is appointed as press secretary to Vice President JD Vance. Van Kirk has been with MAD Global since 2022, specializing in strategic communications, media relations and government affairs. She was also communications director for Vance’s senate and vice-presidential campaigns. Her previous experience includes serving as a VP at Mercury, majority press secretary for the Ohio House of Representatives and public relations coordinator at Dentons. MAD Global CEO Mike DuHaime cites her “expertise in political messaging and campaign communications.”
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| Jennifer Birch |
Angus Reid Group, a market research and public opinion polling company located in Toronto, brings on Jennifer Birch as EVP and managing director, public affairs. Birch comes to the company from Ipsos North America, where she was most recently SVP, client partners. In her new post, she will lead Angus Reid Group’spublic affairs division, which will work to bridge the gap between public affairs and market research. “Jen’s innovative approach aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing insight with integrity,” said agency CEO Angus Reid.
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| Kettina Cordero |
Thesis Gold, a Vancouver-based resource development company, names Kettina Cordero VP of investor relations. Cordero was most recently VP of investor relations at Aris Mining. Before that she served as director, investor relations and communications at Capstone Copper. “Kettina's extensive experience in investor relations and her ability to foster strong relationships within the investment community will be instrumental in communicating our vision and milestones to stakeholders,” said Thesis Gold president and CEO Dr. Ewan Webster.
Elevate Communications appoints Scott Bernstein, who has led marketing for the World Wrestling Federation, Hard Rock Cafe and National Amusements, as partner and chief strategy officer... Matter Communications brings on Angela Bonnici as VP, growth and head of the agency’s Boston office... Crosby Marketing Communications promotes Kelsi Fink to associate VP, PR and Laura Flury to associate VP, digital marketing.
Dezenhall Resources brings Sam Jeffries back to the firm as an SVP. Jefferies rejoins Dezenhall, where he had been a VP, from Starbucks, most recently serving as group manager, issues and crisis communications... The International Bottled Water Association appoints Matt Herrick as president and CEO, effective March 15... Stretch PR, which works with clients in the insurance and professional services industries, promotes Alana Anselmi to group account director.
The J.M. Smucker Co. names Katie Williams CMO, effective March 9... Jones Lang LaSalle, a professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, appoints Mencía Barreiros as head of communications... Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, appoints Sue Lee as SVP of investor relations, a newly created role.
Stagwell appoints Ben Berentson as CEO, owned media. Berentson was most recently managing director at Stagwell’s Code and Theory... FUSE Create, a Toronto-based advertising agency, brings on Jenn Duggan as SVP, managing director, PR. Duggan joins the agency from Citizen Relations, where she most recently served as president... The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Richmond District names Nicole Bell communications manager. Bell previously served as VP of public relations for Smile Train.
Sanctuary Wealth, a platform that provides comprehensive money management solutions, names Marissa Fox-Foley as CMO... GMMB promotes Jodi Quintero and Erica Monteith to partner... Furia Rubel Communications adds presentation strategist Valerie Madamba and law firm leader Meghan Warren to its international faculty.
