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| Adrienne McGarr |
FINN Partners promotes Adrienne McGarr to managing partner, head of the east coast technology practice. McGarr, who joined FINN in 2003, was previously a senior partner at the firm, primarily working with clients in the technology and nonprofit sectors. As leader of FINN’s East Coast technology team, she will oversee areas including new business development, staffing, client relationship management and setting the strategic direction for the practice. “Adrienne has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and an unwavering commitment to our clients and our team,” said FINN Partners founding managing partner Alicia Young. “Her contributions have been vital to the growth of our technology practice, and she truly exemplifies the values that define FINN Partners.
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| Randa Stephan |
Burson appoints global chief brand officer Randa Stephan to the additional role of chief corporate strategy officer. Before the formation of Burson in January 2024, Stephan was global chief marketing and communications officer at Hill & Knowlton. Before that, she was EVP, global head of marketing and brand at Weber Shandwick, where she redesigned the positioning and go-to-market strategy for the agency. Stephan has also served as executive director of WSJ Custom Studios, the Wall Street Journal’s custom marketing arm. In her new role at Burson, she is charged with driving the agency’s strategic plan and steering the continued development of global capabilities and solutions to best serve clients. “Her sharp eye for market analysis, stakeholder management and creative storytelling will guide our continued development of capabilities to build reputation and drive growth,” said Burson global CEO Corey duBrowa.
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| Jack Martin |
Amplify, an AI-powered enterprise growth platform, brings on Jack Martin as its first CMO. Martin co-founded Elite Advisor Group, where he led high-value multimillion-dollar campaigns for financial institutions, including asset and wealth managers. At Amplify, he will lead brand strategy, demand generation and go-to-market execution. “As Amplify continues to expand, it’s crucial our messaging accurately conveys our core values and overall vision,” said chief growth officer Vickie Lewin. “Jack has the experience we need to continue providing advisors with accurate branding and pipeline growth.”
Wendy Carhart, who rose to the chief communications, culture & purpose post at Real Chemistry, has moved to the Learning Care Group.
Jeff Reczek, who most recently served as director of CDC Washington at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, is coming on board as a partner at bipartisan health care firm TDY @ FGS Global.
Narrative Strategies brings on Christina Cameron and Jessica Stallone as senior directors... CI&T, a global technology transformation specialist, appoints Sarah Painter as SVP, marketing for EMEA... Avenue Z promotes Annie Zeigler to associate director, based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.
Accenture promotes Rachel Frey to CCO, a newly created role at the company... AMD, a multinational semiconductor company, recruits Salesforce president and CMO Ariel Kelman to serve as its SVP and CMO... L.C. Williams & Associates, which is celebrating 40 years in business, brings Maria Balice back to the firm as EVP to lead its corporate affairs work.
Elevate Communications appoints Scott Bernstein, who has led marketing for the World Wrestling Federation, Hard Rock Cafe and National Amusements, as partner and chief strategy officer... Matter Communications brings on Angela Bonnici as VP, growth and head of the agency’s Boston office... Crosby Marketing Communications promotes Kelsi Fink to associate VP, PR and Laura Flury to associate VP, digital marketing.
