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| Camilla Griffiths |
Real Chemistry appoints former Havas Lynx Group managing director Camilla Griffiths as president of 21 GRAMS Europe, part of the firm’s advertising and education arm. At Havas, Griffiths was responsible for multiple agency teams and spearheaded global campaigns for pharmaceutical brands. At 21GRAMS Europe, she will be responsible for driving agency growth, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration, and raising the agency’s profile in the UK and European markets. “Camilla’s deep expertise in healthcare marketing and her proven leadership will be instrumental in expanding 21GRAMS' presence in Europe,” said Real Chemistry CEO Shankar Narayanan. Real Chemistry has also moved president, integrated communications Mike Nelson from the US to London to drive international client development.
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| God-is Rivera |
Burrell Communications Group hires former Essence Communications chief content officer God-is Rivera as chief strategy officer. Rivera most recently ran her own agency, God-is Rivera Consulting. She has also served as VP, inclusive marketing for Disney Entertainment and global director, culture & community at Twitter/X. At Burrell, Rivera will lead the content department and its staff. “Her cultural understanding, digital prowess, esteemed reputation across the industry and commitment to brilliance makes her the perfect fit,” said Burrell Communications CEO Tara DeVeau. “Having a partner like God‐is who has in-depth experience navigating the rapid shifts in people, culture and media is a strategic advantage for Burrell.”
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| Rebecca Matwijkow |
ROKK Solutions hires Rebecca Matwijkow as VP of digital and paid media. Matwijkow joins the firm from Purple Strategies, where she served as director. She was previously associate media director at Bully Pulpit Interactive. She has experience working on local ballot measures, coalitions, presidential campaigns and Fortune 100 brands. At ROKK, Matwijkow will work to develop and execute omni-channel media strategies. “Adding Rebecca to our digital and paid Media team will be a great benefit to our client programs,” said ROKK EVP of digital and paid media Rachel Winer.
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| Ron Smrczek |
ChangeMakers, a Toronto-based marketing, reputation management and social impact consulting firm, names Ron Smrczek as executive creative director. Smrczek has led creative efforts at agencies including TAXI, McCann, BBDO and The&Partnership. He has worked across business categories for such brands as Viagra, Interac, Canadian Tire and TELUS. “Ron’s breadth of integrated experience on big brands and the creative leadership he has demonstrated internationally across so many business challenges will help us elevate our creative output throughout all our business lines,” says ChangeMakers president, marketing Alyssa Huggins.
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.
Actum has hired Cecelia Prewett, who was president of DC Public Affairs at SKDK during a nearly 13-year run, as senior managing director in its Washington office.
Franz Paasche, who was most recently EVP for public affairs and communications at Columbia University, will join Verizon as EVP, corporate affairs, effective Nov. 10.
