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| Eileen Hanson |
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board names Eileen Hanson CMO. Most recently, Hanson was VP, marketing at Vantage Group, which focuses on airport and transportation investment, development, management and advisory services. She has also served as SVP, commercial strategy at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, where she oversaw corporate and field marketing for major airports and retail destinations, and VP, marketing strategy and communications at Hilton Worldwide. “Her proven success in building world-class brands, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and delivering innovative marketing strategies makes her uniquely qualified to help elevate LA's global presence as a premier destination for leisure travel, meetings & conventions, and major events,” said Los Angeles Tourism president and CEO Adam Burke.
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| Dan Johnson |
Violet PR appoints Dan Johnson as account director. Johnson comes to Violet PR from R&J Strategic Communications, where he led its B2B and commercial real estate practice. Prior to R&J Strategic Communications, he held roles with Weichert Realtors, L&M Healthcare Communications, the U.S. House of Representatives and Kessler PR Group. At Violet PR, Johnson will lead strategic communications programs for the agency's roster of clients in economic development, commercial real estate, architecture and engineering. "Dan's depth of commercial real estate experience and his ability to tell stories that connect business goals to broader community outcomes make him an ideal fit for Violet PR's mission," said Violet PR president and founder April Mason.
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| (L-R) Rachael Zahn, Tina Fleming |
Avenue Z promotes Rachael Zahn to chief brand officer and Tina Fleming to VP of AI strategy. Zahn was most recently SVP of strategic marketing at the firm. She was previously global VP, marketing and research at Investis Digital. In her new post, Zahn will lead Avenue Z's brand, positioning, and culture. Fleming previously served as Avenue Z’s senior director of AI optimization. She serves as Avenue Z's strategic advisor on AI implementation and leads the internal AI Council. “From the start, Rachael Zahn has helped shape the Avenue Z brand with clarity and conviction, while Tina’s leadership in AI has accelerated our position at the forefront of innovation,” said Avenue Z CEO Jeffrey Herzog.
Chelsey Thomas, who was a VP at Booz Allen Hamilton and a professional staff member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, is joining defense technology company AEVEX as VP of government affairs.
Finn Partners has named Fahlgren Mortine veteran Marty McDonald as managing partner and head of its new Columbus office.
The Next Solutions Group names Michelle Agnew as VP, reputation and issues management. Agnew joins NSG from The Coca-Cola Company, where she was director of strategic communications... Nebius, which works with startups and enterprises building AI products, agents and services, appoints Lindsey Irvine as CMO... Zeta Global, an intelligent AI infrastructure company, names Leah Pope CMO and Candace Dean chief communications officer.
SiriusXM recruits Paramount Pictures EVP, global communications Jenny Tartikoff to serve as SVP and head of communications, effective August 10.
West of Fairfax, which is in Los Angeles, appoints Scott Mallone as president. Mallone joins the agency from SHFT Labs... Codeword ups Brandon Carter to SVP, head of strategy... JOTO PR Disruptors names Nick Westcott head of establishment, working to improve coordination across departments, and helping each part of the agency operate with greater clarity, consistency and readiness for scale. 
