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| Kristin Alena Sadowski |
FTI Consulting appoints Kristin Alena Sadowski as a managing director in its strategic communications segment in Germany. Sadowski was previously a director and head of organizational transformation at Brunswick Group. Before that, she worked as a journalist at German television broadcaster ZDF. “Kristin Alena seamlessly combines strategy, communications and change management,” said FTI Consulting head of strategic communicatons Germany Victoria Strachwitz. “Her deep understanding of change processes and her ability to steer organisations through challenging transformations make her a valuable addition to our team and our clients.”
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| Gayle deDie |
Cavallo, an AI-driven platform aimed at helping businesses enhance customer retention, brings on former head of global marketing programs for Google Cloud Gayle deDie as SVP of marketing. deDie was most recently SVP of marketing at RPM Labs. In her 13 years at Google, she also served as head of go-to-market strategy and communications. "With her extensive experience, including shaping Google Cloud's marketing strategy, she brings a wealth of expertise to fuel our market expansion while deepening our dedication to existing customers. Her leadership will play a pivotal role in our next phase of growth," said Cavallo CEO Mike Biwer.
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| Mary Sagripanti |
Verizon Value, the division of Verizon Consumer Group focusing on such prepaid and value brands as StraightTalk, Safelink, Total Wireless and TracFone, names Mary Sagripanti as VP and CMO. Sagripanti most recently served as CMO at Amazon Ring, which specializes in smart home security devices. She has also served as global head of growth and consumer engagement at Amazon’s Fire TV unit and was global CMO at grill manufacturer Weber. At Verizon Value, Sagripanti will lead marketing, brand and demand generation efforts for Verizon Value’s portfolio of brands, with an emphasis on market segmentation and building customer loyalty. She succeeds Cheryl Gresham, who joined Starbucks as SVP, North America marketing in February.
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.
