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| Rachel Whetstone |
Sierra, a conversational AI platform for businesses, brings on Rachel Whetstone, who was most recently chief communications officer at Netflix, to lead its communications function, according to a report on Axios. Whetstone’s resume also includes stints as VP communications at What’s App and Facebook (now Meta), as well as the SVP communications and public policy position at both Uber and Google. Whetstone joined Sierra on March 3. The startup was founded by former Salesforce CEO and current OpenAI chair Bret Taylor and former Google executive Clay Bavor. In a LinkedIn post, Bavor cites Whetstone’s “extraordinary intellect, energy and creativity.”
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| Nina Beizai |
C&R, a Los Angeles shop, hires Nina Beizai as SVP, travel. Beizai spent eight years as VP, communications + content at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. Before that, she led global corporate communications at logistics real estate company Prologis. At C&R, Beizai will lead operations at the agency’s flagship Century City office, overseeing its travel portfolio and contributing to its expansion efforts in new markets. “It was important that the person we hired for this role brought a global perspective, a curated network, and a deep understanding of the luxury travel space to our agency," said C&R Co-Founder Pieter Ruig. “We are confident we found that in Nina."
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| Jennifer Meister |
Revenue Analytics, which provides revenue optimization software solutions for large industries, appoints Jennifer Meister as CMO. Meister was most recently VP of marketing at Everstream Anatyics. She previously led the global demand generation center of excellence at UL Solutions. At Revenue Analytics, Meister will be tasked with leveraging her track record in scaling SaaS companies, building customer-centric teams, and steering brand success to drive the company’s momentum and expansion. "Jennifer's unique blend of global enterprise expertise and fast-paced growth experience makes her the ideal candidate as we enter our next phase of growth," said Revenue Analytics CEO Bill Brewster.
Ballard Partners 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.
