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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.
Ballard Strategy Group names former Burson managing director Mike Waterman as MD. Waterman comes to Ballard from ROKK Solutions... The Herald Group brings on Trace Scruggs and Evan Lukaske as VPs... Travelier, which operates platforms for booking intercity transportation services via buses, trains and ferries in 124 countries, appoints Mario Gavira as CMO. 
Raffetto Herman Strategic Communications brings on Jessica Gail, who served as director of communications for Rep. Eric Swalwell, as senior media lead... Prime Therapeutics appoints Katie Payne as chief external affairs officer, a newly created role. She was previously a senior director at APCO... Thunderly promotes Jason Weaver to director of paid media. 
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.
