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| Isabelle McLemore |
U.S. Figure Skating hires Isabelle McLemore as VP, communications. McLemore previously served as managing director, communictions for USA Swimming; VP corporate communications at UFC; and manager, media relations for the Canadian Olympic Committee. In her new role she will oversee all aspects of U.S. Figure Skating’s internal and external communications, working to ensure effective messaging across all communication channels, develop and execute communication strategies, and manage media relationships. “Belle is a seasoned professional and is an incredible addition to U.S. Figure Skating to help both our organizational communications and provide leadership going into the Olympic Winter Games in February,” said U.S. Figure Skating CEO Matt Farrell.
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| Vanessa Procter |
Indivior, a pharmaceutical company that develops medicines to treat opioid use disorder, appoints Vanessa Procter as EVP of corporate affairs. Procter joins the company from Sage Therapeutics, where she most recently served as SVP, corporate affairs. Her previous positions included head of US government affairs and public policy at Alexion Pharmaceuticals and director, federal government affairs at MedImmune. At Indivior, Procter will be responsible for corporate communications, government affairs, policy and advocacy. "Vanessa has an impressive track record of aligning teams to priorities and executing successful multi-stakeholder strategies that drive patient access in complex regulatory environments,” said Indivior CEO Joe Ciaffoni.
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| Chris McGuire |
The American Marketing Association Chicago, the largest professional chapter in the organization’s North American network, names Chris McGuire president, succeeding Josh Blacksmith, who remains on AMA Chicago’s executive committee. McGuire, director of client growth and engagement at McGuffin Creative Group, previously served as president of the AMA Chicago chapter during fiscal year 2023–2024. During his term, he championed the development of the chapter’s mentorship program, helping to create meaningful connections between marketing professionals at all career stages. AMA Chicago has also brought on three new board members: Christine Buck, board director, EVP and trustee at The A.N. Pearl G. Barnett Family Foundation; Steve Krull, CEO at Be Found Online (BFO); and Peg Murphy, associate professor—communication department at Columbia College Chicago.
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.
