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| Rachel Catanach |
FleishmanHillard appoints Rachel Catanach as global managing director, corporate affairs. Catanach has been with FH since 2006, most recently serving as SVP, senior partner and general manager, New York. In her new post she will work to unify the firm's advisory offerings across seven core pillars: corporate reputation; financial and M&A; crisis and issues; executive positioning; public affairs and geopolitical strategy; talent and transformation; and responsible business. She continues to lead FH's New York and Boston offices. As part of the agency’s revamped Corporate Affairs Practice leadership structure, Michael Moroney has been named managing director, corporate affairs, Americas; Yvonne Park will now serve as managing director, corporate affairs, APAC; and Hanning Kempe is appointed managing director, corporate affairs, EMEA. "Rachel is a visionary leader who understands how to drive business results through modern, reputation-centered communications," said FleishmanHillard president and CEO J.J. Carter. "Her leadership of corporate affairs will elevate the impact FH delivers to global clients navigating extraordinary uncertainty and strategic challenges."
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| Justin Braz |
MAD Global Strategy promotes Justin Braz to partner. Braz, who joined MAD Global Strategy as managing director in 2023, oversees the firm’s Trenton lobbying operation. Prior to joining MAD, he was chief of staff and assistant commissioner for transportation policy at the New Jersey Department of Transportation. He previously served as New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs, and has also been the New Jersey Political Coordinator for 1199 SEIU and chief of staff to Assemblywoman Annette Quijano. “Justin is a trusted advisor who is providing strategic counsel and helping our clients navigate tough challenges,” said MAD Global CEO and founder Mike DuHaime.
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| Katie Malone |
Aurora Expeditions, an Australian-owned adventure travel company, appoints Katie Malone as CMO. Malone was most recently, she was marketing director at P&O – Carnival, leading the strategic repositioning of P&O Cruises brand and bringin under the global Carnival Cruise Line banner. She has held executive marketing positions at Crystalbrook Collection Hotels & Resorts, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts. In her new role, Malone will work closely with Aurora Expeditions’ marketing and commercial teams worldwide to build on the foundations laid over the past year and support the company’s continued growth. “Katie’s deep expertise across global travel and hospitality, combined with her purpose-driven leadership, makes her a fantastic fit for Aurora,” said Aurora Expeditions CEO Michael Heath.
Former deputy undersecretary of agriculture Darci Vetter joins berry producer Driscoll's as VP, public affairs.
The International Dairy Foods Association brings on 
INFINITE appoints Eric Wiedeke as head of talent, a newly created position intended to strengthen the firm’s people strategy and global growth ambitions... Anomaly promotes Kira Montgomery to executive strategy director, head of communications strategy, expanding her remit from the agency’s Toronto office to its full North American business... The Jackson Laboratory, which focuses on genetics and genomic medicine, appoints Steven Holstein as SVP of external affairs.
Global Counsel managing director Benedict Brogan is joining FTI Consulting as a senior managing director within its strategic communications segment.
Lionsgate, which brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, promotes Laurel Pecchia to SVP, corporate communications... Anonymous Content, a New York-based film production and management company, recruits former Showtime/MTV executive vice president Liza Burnett Fefferman as chief communications and marketing officer, a newly created position... Legacy Motor Club brings on Ryan Grab as VP, marketing and communications.
