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| Jennifer Donahoe |
Red Banyan brings on Jennifer Donahoe as a director on its crisis communications team. Donahoe most recently led teams of public relations, influencer and social media professionals at Baltimore-based integrated communications agency Planit. Her experience includes managing cross-functional teams, conducting crisis audits and response planning, providing 24/7 crisis support, and training senior executives in media strategy. “Jennifer brings the kind of experience, steady leadership, and strategic focus that are essential in crisis communications,” said Red Banyan founder and CEO Evan Nierman. “She understands what's at stake when reputations are on the line, and her expertise will be an asset to every client we serve.”
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| Deborah Ruffins |
Furia Rubel Communications adds Deborah Ruffins to its international faculty, which works to guide law firms to success in the professional services landscape. Ruffins was most recently managing partner at Deb Ruffins Consulting Group. Her previous positions include CMO at Perkins Cole and global head of strategic initiatives as Hogan Lovells. She has coached lawyers and professionals to engage in high-impact conversations, uncover client needs and build lasting trust. “As a coach with expertise in client listening, she and our team will work together to develop targeted, actionable strategies for our clients,” said Furia Rubel CEO and general counsel Gina Rubel.
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| Catherine Solazzo |
Appfire, a global provider of enterprise apps, appoints former IBM VP Catherine Solazzo as CMO. Solazzo joins Appfire from marketing cloud provider Syntax, where she served as chief marketing officer. She was previously CMO at Tech Data/TD SYNNEX. At IBM, Solazzo led the company’s ecosystem performance marketing organization. “She has a proven track record leading marketing teams that actually move the needle, with a sharp grasp of developer ecosystems and partner channels—which is critical for us as we evolve and grow,” said Appfire CEO Matt Dircks.
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.
