 Brent Colburn |
Princeton University has named Brent Colburn VP-communications and PA, effective Feb. 1. Colburn comes to Princeton from the top communications post at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the philanthropic organization founded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, pediatrician and educator Dr. Priscilla Chen. He has also served as national communications director for the 2012 Obama For America campaign and has held senior communications and public affairs positions at several cabinet-level federal agencies. In his new role, Colburn will oversee the presentation of Princeton’s objectives and activities, serve as a spokesman for the university and have responsibility for the offices of communications, public affairs, government affairs, and community and regional affairs. “Brent’s talent, energy and values are impressive, and I believe that he will be a spectacular colleauge for all of use at Princeton,” said Princeton University president Christopher L. Eisgruber.
 Elisabeth Bromberg |
Lippe Taylor has added Elisabeth Bromberg to its senior leadership team as senior VP, digital & social. Prior to joining Lippe Taylor, Bromberg was director of global social media at Kiehl’s, leading multiple award-winning digital campaigns. She has also worked for such companies as Publicis Groupe’s MRY, VaynerMedia, MullenLowe Profero, and L'Oreal, developing campaigns for Neutrogena, Listerine, Coca-Cola, Dove, TRESemmé, Smirnoff, and Kiehl's, among others. At Lippe Taylor, she will provide social strategy thought leadership, as well as supporting the execution of brand partnerships and helping lead social creative development work. “Hiring Elisabeth, who played a key role in making Kiehl’s into a hugely successful brand in social media, enhances our ability to help clients accelerate digital transformation,” said Maureen Lippe.
 Lara Cohn |
Krupp Kommunications (K2) has brought on Lara Cohn as vice president. Before coming to K2, Cohn led teams and managed PR programs for such brands as GlaxoSmithKline, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Bayer, American Red Cross, PetSmart and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She began her communications career in television at NBC News. “Lara supports K2’s vision with her proven track record of developing and executing high-impact integrated marketing communications campaigns,” K2 CEO Heidi Krupp said. “Her journalism background, passion for good storytelling and focus on client’s needs will continue to elevate the agency’s growth.”
 T.R. Straub |
Global search and leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has hired T.R. Straub as a member of its Corporate Affairs Officers Practice, based in Washington, D.C. Straub was most recently at executive search firm Heyman Associates, where he was a senior VP. At Russell Reynolds, he focuses on searches in corporate communications, public affairs and government relations. “With increasing political volatility globally, many large organizations are looking for best-in-class communications, public relations and government affairs executives. T.R.’s work in this space will serve to further strengthen our capabilities for clients seeking to ensure that they have and are developing the talent with the highest potential in these critical C-suite roles,” said Constantine Alexandrakis, leader of Russell Reynolds Associates’ U.S. Region.
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