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| Adrienne O'Hara |
Discovery Global names Adrienne O’Hara EVP, chief communications and public affairs officer, a newly created role, effective Jan. 7. O’Hara joins the company from Gap Inc., where she was most recently SVP of global communications and engagement. She previously served as head of global communications at Old Navy and executive director, corporate communications and social community management at Toys “R” Us. At Discovery Global, O’Hara will report to president and CEO Gunnar Wiedenfels and will lead all global communications and public affairs for the company as it prepares to operate as an independent, publicly traded organization following its planned separation from Warner Bros. Discovery. “Her ability to translate strategy into clear, compelling narratives will be critical as we look to engage our investors, employees, partners and other stakeholders, building continued belief in Discovery Global’s incredible potential as a standalone company,” said Wiedenfels.
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| Andrea Delafield |
FINN Partners hires Andrea Delafield as senior partner, head of digital & data dtrategy. Delafield comes to FINN from digital agency Spinutech, where she was most recently marketing director, spearheading AI-powered business transformation initiatives and leading full funnel integrated digital strategies, programs and campaigns for clients. She was previously a digital SEO manager at Meredith, working on such publications as All Recipes, TIME and People as well as supporting commerce sites. In her new role, she will lead FINN's core technical disciplines: SEO, UX, Development, Martech, and Data Science, while supporting AI Innovation initiatives. “Expanding our Digital team with leaders like Andrea ensures we’re doing more than simply helping clients keep pace with this transformation,” said FINN global head of digital Alexis Pratsides.
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| (L-R) Nancy Cuocci, Victor de Vita |
BPCM promotes Nancy Cuocci and Victor de Vita as partners, serving alongside agency co-founders Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Ellen Phillips. Cuocci has been with BPCM since 2014, most recently serving as chief of staff. De Vita has served as global managing director, travel & luxury at the firm since 2022. He was previously a partner as Bespoke Associates. As Partners, Cuocci and de Vita will oversee key client relationships, shape agency priorities and help mentor the next generation of leadership at BPCM. "The old category boundaries don't reflect how people live, shop, or engage with brands today,” said von Bimarck. "Expanding our partnership ensures this next phase is guided by senior leaders with the expertise to unlock growth and deliver brand value."
Sarah Knakmuhs, who formerly led H/Advisors Abernathy’s DC office, is joining the Financial Services Forum as chief communications and strategy officer.
Brian Hughes, chief of staff at NASA, has joined Mercury Public Affairs as a partner in its Tallahassee office.
Narrative Strategies brings on Stacia Tipton as managing director... Prosek Partners promotes Deirdre Bolton, Josh Clarkson and Jon Schwartz to partner... YAP Global, an international digital assets PR firm, promotes Otto Jacobsson, who has served as CFO of the firm since 2020, to CEO. 
Cindy Leggett-Flynn, who most recently led communications at Credit Suisse, is coming on board at Swiss multinational private bank and wealth management firm Julius Baer Group as group head of communications.
The Pollack Group brings on John Cheng as creative director and Daniel Chou as director of digital strategy... Baretz+Brunelle, an advisory firm that works with legal industry businesses, brings on Daniel Gilfarb, as a senior managing director in its talent practice.... Prophet names Mat Zucker, who has served as interim CMO for the past two years, to the full-time CMO position.
