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| Angela Ruggiero |
Stanton Communications brings on Angela Ruggiero as director of strategic communication, effective mid-July. Ruggiero, who was an account manager at Stanton Communications from 2007 to 2013, was most recently director of corporate media relations at Henry Schein, which provides health care products and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners. In her new role, she will develop and advance client strategies in the areas of thought leadership, brand reputation, and media engagement. "A professional of Angela's depth and experience can opt to work anywhere. Such talent is in high demand,” said Stanton Communications CEO Peter Stanton.
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| Jane Esworthy |
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association names Jane Esworthy as VP of communications and marketing. Esworthy was most recently senior director of public relations for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. She was previously an account supervisor at Spectrum Science. At ELFA, Esworthy will oversee the organization’s brand strategy, editorial content, multi-channel marketing and media relations, as well as fostering collaboration across departments and serving as an advisor to president and CEO Leigh Lytle and the senior leadership team. “Jane’s exceptional record developing and deploying comprehensive communications and marketing strategies makes her an excellent choice to enhance ELFA’s influence and impact with all of our key audiences,” said Lytle.
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| Michelle Huff |
Alteryx, an AI and data analytics company, appoints Michelle Huff as CMO. Prior to joining Alteryx, Huff served as CMO at UserTesting and Act-On Software. She has also held senior marketing and product leadership positions at Salesforce and Oracle, with a focus on data management. At Alteryx, Huff will oversee all aspects of the company’s global marketing initiatives, including product marketing, brand positioning, customer advocacy, and demand generation. “Michelle is a world-class leader,” said Alteryx CEO Andy MacMillan. ”I've always had a genuine appreciation for her ability to clearly and simply communicate value and positioning.”
Ripley PR realigns its leadership team with the promotion of Anthony Cloud to managing director, B2C and franchising, and a new role for Grayson Shockley as managing director, B2B. Cloud, who joined Ripley PR in October 2020, has held multiple roles within the agency, including brand manager and content specialist... Walker Sands adds former Havas Digital global CEO and chairman George Gallate to its board of directors... Stewards, a diversified financial company based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, appoints Scott McGowan as CMO.
Kevin Lawlor, who most recently served as chief political officer and EVP at DDC Public Affairs, is coming on board at Zeno Group as head of public affairs.
Former Ketchum partner Esty Pujadas joins Grayling as CEO of its North America business, part of the agency’s expansion in the region.
Marketbridge brings on Bob Ray as CEO. Ray was previously CEO, head of B2B agency services at Merkle, part of the Dentsu Group... Rasky Partners promotes Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian to partner... IGB Group, an investor relations, capital markets, and strategic communications advisory firm, appoints Charlotte Burch as a managing director.
Caitlin Allen, who was most recently head of global markets and CEO communications at eBay, joins Daily Pay as chief brand and communications officer.
