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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.
Narrative Strategies hires Chris Bissex as a managing director. Bissex was most recently deputy director of public affairs for the Federal Trade Commission... Marino promotes Elizabeth Latino to COO and managing director.... The Charlotte Hornets hire Big 12 Conference chief brand & business officer Tyrel Kirkham as CMO.
Breakwater Strategy, a strategic insights and communications consultancy, brings on former CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider as a VP... Stratacomm, a DC-based firm, names Darren Scher chief operating and integration officer. Scher comes to the agency from Adfero, where he was most recently managing director... Dreamday hires Veronica Gauthier as SVP of growth... TextNow appoints Bonnie Herche as VP of marketing. Herche joins the company from Crain Communications.
DCI Group has hired Will Stevens, who has more than 20 years of
Imre names Fred Hickman EVP, group account lead. Hickman joins Imre from Klick, an agency that works with life sciences companies... Residence, a global network of creative companies, brings on Julian McBride as head of communications, a newly created role... Sherlock Communications, which has offices in Bogotå, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Santiago, appoints Bianca Boucault, Maria Amelia Costa and Patricia Zylberman as managing directors.
Nick Mammano, who was president/CEO of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, has rejoined Mercury Public Affairs as a managing director in its Saddle Brook office.
