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| Sam Fabens |
The Bank Policy Institute, a nonpartisan public policy, research and advocacy group that represents universal banks, regional banks and the major foreign banks doing business in the United States, names Sam Fabens head of communications, effective April 20. Fabens comes to BPI from public affairs agency VOX Global, where he most recently served as a partner and led the firm’s financial services practice. At VOX, he worked with clients across a range of industries, including financial services, technology and telecommunications, to develop and execute communications campaigns around public policy. “With nearly two decades of experience in D.C., he brings insights and perspective to our team that will further strengthen our advocacy for our member banks,” said BPI chief public affairs officer Kate Childress.
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| Diane Hockenberry |
By Light Professional IT Services, which provides advanced technology solutions that deliver cyber and warfighter training platforms for defense and national security missions, appoints Diane Hockenberry as CMO. Hockenberry was most recently senior director, marketing and strategic communications at Trident, a private equity-backed defense technology portfolio. Her previous positions include heading up corporate communications at satellite communications company Iridium Communications and leading marketing and senior director, marketing and engagement at WAMU 88.5, Washington, DC's NPR affiliate. In her new role, Hockenberry will oversee enterprise marketing, brand strategy, and product commercialization across By Light's cyber and modeling, simulation & training divisions. "Diane's leadership and experience bridging commercial innovation with mission-driven solutions will help ensure our capabilities are represented with the same precision and impact with which they're built," said By Light CEO Bob Donahue.
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| Jill Thomas |
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant chain, brings on Jill Thomas as CMO. Thomas joins the company from PGA TOUR Superstore, where she was SVP and CMO of retail and e-commerce, leading fan engagement, lifecycle marketing and digital commerce initiatives. She has also held senior marketing posts at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Edible Brands; Yum! Brands; and Publix Super Markets. At Chicken Salad Chick, Thomas will lead all brand and marketing functions, overseeing national consumer marketing, digital and loyalty strategy, menu innovation support, and guest experience initiatives. "Jill's ability to connect data-driven strategy with meaningful guest experiences makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team," said Chicken Salad Chick president and CEO Scott Deviney.
Whit Clay, who exited the Co-CEO slot at Sloane & Co. 18 months ago to head Longacre Square Partners’ New York office, has been promoted to serve as the first CEO of the financial communication shop.
Global Strategy Group names Claudio Taratuta as an EVP of the L@B, its in-house creative and media agency. Taratuta joins GSG from Praytell, where he was a founding team member... ROKK Solutions appoints Kris Havens as EVP of intel and insights. Havens was most recently a partner at Penta Group... Cliff House Maine brings on William Courtney Lowe as chief business development and brand strategist. Lowe joins Cliff House Maine from Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, where he was VP of marketing & business development. 
Eitan Bencuya, who has more than 20 years of technology PR experience, has signed on with Brunswick Group as a partner in its San Francisco office.
DGA Group has lined up the former US ambassadors to Qatar and Saudi Arabia as senior advisors to help clients navigate that politically complex region.
Narrative Strategies names Adam Silverstein as managing director in New York. Silverstein was most recently head of media relations & thought leadership at Scient Public Relations... Mission North brings on Alex Hunter as EVP of health and innovation... Baird & Warner, a family-owned independent real estate services company that serves the Chicago area, appoints Jeanette Cutler as CMO.
