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| Simon Redfern |
Burson names former Google director of public affairs, Europe Simon Redfern as UK CEO, effective April 14. Redfern most recently served as director of communications for Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator. He has also served as VP communication, EMEA at Salesforce and director, corporate affairs at Starbucks. Redfern will be based in London. “Simon's deep experience and expertise will be of great value to our strategically important Burson UK business as well as a tremendous asset to our clients, partners and potential clients,” said Burson CEO, EMEA Scott Wilson.
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| (L-R) Nick Gourevitch, Tanya Meck |
Global Strategy Group promotes Nick Gourevitch and Tanya Meck, both partners in the firm, to president. Gourevitch, who has been with the agency for over 20 years, is now president of research & insights. He was previously managing director, research. Over four presidential campaign polling cycles, he has provided critical insights to shape strategic approaches. Meck, who was previously a managing director, has been elevated to president of communications & public affairs. She has been instrumental in expanding the firm's corporate communications presence across the US, and has counseled such clients as The LEGO Group, Dunkin’ Donuts, Nielsen, MGM Resorts, the Rockefeller Foundation, Google and H&R Block.
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| Darrell Camp |
Relentless Awareness, an Albany-based creative strategy firm with offices in Las Vegas and Greenville, SC, hires Darrell Camp as director of media and strategy. Camp was most recently director of communications for the Albany County District Attorney's office. Before that, he was an anchor/reporter for WMHT's New York NOW and Talk 1300 AM & 98.7 FM. "I've known Darrell for several years in varying capacities, in which he has been one of the most astute and effective communicators I've ever met. His experience and insight will be valuable to our clients," said Relentless Awareness managing partner Joe Bonilla.
Utz Brands, a snacks marketer, names Trevor Martin as SVP, investor relations... Heven, which develops hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicles for defense, public safety and commercial applications, brings on Warren Brown as CMO... MarketCast, a technology and data-enabled market research and analytics firm, promotes co-president Amy Fenton to CEO.... M&T Bank Corporation appoints Sam Mayper as SVP of federal government relations.
Disney's FX Networks is searching for a senior VP of publicity to handle PR for original programming and brand.
Ketchum president and CEO Mike Doyle is stepping down after 30 years with the Omnicom agency, effective the end of July... FleishmanHillard promotes Kristin Hollins to general manager for California... The Forward Party, a centrist political party founded by Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, names John Goodwin communications director. 
Cindy Rose, Microsoft COO, global enterprise and WPP board member since 2019, will succeed Mark Read at the helm of the troubled ad/PR company on Sept. 1.
BGR Group hires Joe Ellis, who most recently helped lead the planning for President Trump’s recent trips to Qatar and the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, as a VP... Wills Group, which operates Dash In convenience stores and Splash In car washes, appoints Matt Simon as CMO, a new position at the company... Avalara, an AI-powered tax and compliance platform, brings on Adrianna Burrows as EVP, chief marketing officer. 
