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| Carey Collins Krug |
Vuori, a global activewear brand, names Carey Collins Krug as CMO, effective October 5. Krug was most recently CMO at Abercrombie & Fitch, where she played an instrumental role in repositioning the brand, driving a digital-first transformation and reigniting its cultural relevance. She previously held senior marketing posts at David Yurman, Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan International. At Vuori, Krug will lead the company’s global marketing organization, overseeing brand, creative, consumer engagement, digital, retail, wholesale and integrated marketing. “Her experience helping global lifestyle brands sharpen their storytelling and build deeper connections with consumers aligns closely with where we’re headed as we continue to scale,” said Vuori founder and CEO Joe Kudla.
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| Holly Meyer Lucas |
Inman, which provides digital platforms, newsletters, conferences and live stages targeting real estate professionals, appoints Holly Meyer Lucas as CMO. Lucas was most recently founder of brand strategy and PR agency Hype Boss. She founded the Meyer Lucas Real Estate Team in 2015 and was founding principal for real estate firm Compass in Palm Beach County and served on the executive committee of Compass' Sports & Entertainment Division. As CMO, Meyer Lucas will oversee Inman's brand and marketing efforts, including development of the Inman Media Network, creator and influencer strategy, social media, community partnerships and an expanding portfolio of niche events and collaborations. "Holly is deeply respected across the industry, both as a leader and as a trusted advisor to some of the most influential brands and executives in real estate," said Inman CEO Tom Bohn.
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| Troy Blackwell |
Equality New York, a grassroots LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, announced elects Troy Blackwell as president of its board of directors. Blackwell has held senior leadership roles within the Biden-Harris Administration, including as the first openly LGBTQ Spokesperson for the U.S. Peace Corps, and later as Deputy Chief Communications Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office. He was also an advisor on Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign. Blackwell will oversee the Equality New York board's governance, long-term strategic direction, external communications, and engagement with elected officials, including the Governor and state legislature. “Equality New York has built incredible momentum, from advancing the Freedom to Read Act through the Legislature to helping elect pro-equality leaders across our state,” said Blackwell.
maslansky + partners, a specialist consultancy within Omnicom Public Relations, names founding partner Keith Yazmir president of the firm... The National Football League Players Association names Matt Taylor chief communications officer, effective Sept. 8... Repay Holdings Corporation, a provider of bill payment solutions, appoints Charles Nabhan as head of investor relations.
Bospar hires veteran technology, cybersecurity and healthcare sector journalist and content creator Doug Olenick as tech and healthcare content director... The Huntington National Bank appoints Ameesh Vakharia as EVP and chief marketing and digital products officer, a newly created role... SDA International, a Honolulu-based strategic communications firm, promotes Cassie Kim to SVP. 
Burson Brussels chief client officer Ruud Wassen has moved to Consello to open its outpost in the headquarters city of NATO and the European Union.
Reputation Advisors International adds Newick Consulting founder Peter Thomas as its newest member. Based in Abu Dhabi, Thomas has more than 35 years of experience advising major global clients on reputation issues... TruePoint appoints April Steinbach, who has held senior creative posts at BBDO and McCann Worldgroup, as creative director....Athene, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management that focuses on retirement solutions, names Brett Gibson EVP and head of investor relations. Gibson comes to Athene from JP Morgan Securities.
Stellantis names Stephanie Hartgrove chief communications officer. Hartgrove joins Stellantis from Johnson & Johnson, where she was global vice president of MedTech communications and public affairs... FINN Partners appoints Kim Sizemore as head of integrated media. Sizemore joins FINN from Wieden+Kennedy... Lucid Group, which makes software-defined vehicles and technologies, names Angela Zepeda as Vice President, Global Marketing. Zepeda was most recently global head of marketing at Elon Musk's xAI. 
