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APCO names McGregor greater China chairman

May 17, 2013

BEIJING: APCO Worldwide has named James McGregor chairman for the agency's greater China region.
 

KemperLesnik appoints Gruber sports, events VP

May 17, 2013

CHICAGO: KemperLesnik has appointed Curt Gruber, former VP of business development for the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves, as VP of sports and event marketing.
 

Ketchum adds four senior staffers to digital group

May 16, 2013

NEW YORK: Ketchum has added four senior staffers to its digital group, which works on interactive strategy, Web design and development, video production, and multimedia.
 

Shell's Heitmann to join Bayer AG

May 15, 2013

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY: Royal Dutch Shell communications leader Herbert Heitmann will join Bayer AG as head of a newly created communications and government relations unit, effective September 1.
 

Burson forms new Asia-Pacific leadership team

May 15, 2013

NEW YORK: Burson-Marsteller has restructured its leadership team in the Asia-Pacific region, naming Patrick Ford regional chairman and Matt Stafford CEO of Greater China.
 

Edelman's Hayes steps in as Motorola comms lead

May 14, 2013

LIBERTYVILLE, IL: Adrienne Hayes, GM of Edelman's consumer brand marketing division in New York, has joined Motorola Mobility as SVP of communications.
 

Axis hires Sanchez as executive creative director

May 14, 2013

LOS ANGELES: IPG-owned Hispanic marketing firm The Axis Agency has hired Peter Sanchez as executive creative director.
 

Eastwick makes senior hires

May 10, 2013

SUNNYVALE, CA: Eastwick has hired Heather Kernahan as SVP and Karen Reynolds as VP.
 

Covidien names Strayer head of comms

May 10, 2013

DUBLIN: Healthcare products company Covidien has hired Jacqueline Strayer as SVP of corporate communications.
 

FTI appoints Golsch head of strategic comms in Germany

May 09, 2013

FRANKFURT: FTI Consulting has promoted senior MD Lutz Golsch to head of the strategic communications practice in Germany.
 

Johndroe joins Lockheed Martin as media relations VP

May 09, 2013

BETHESDA, MD: Lockheed Martin has hired former APCO Worldwide executive Gordon Johndroe as VP of media relations and international communications.
 

Edelman appoints Rodriguez multicultural VP

May 08, 2013

NEW YORK: Edelman appointed Veronica Rodriguez VP of multicultural marketing in its New York office on Wednesday.
 

Ruder Finn brings on Zhao in Beijing office

May 08, 2013

BEIJING: Ruder Finn has hired Michael Zhao as senior counsel in its Beijing office.
 

MSL appoints Andreoli Latin American chairman

May 08, 2013

SAO PAULO: MSLGroup has named Paulo Andreoli chairman of its Latin American operations, effective immediately.
 

MCCI names Donley SVP

May 08, 2013

SOUTHFIELD, MI: MCCI has hired Rich Donley as SVP of PR and marketing communications, a newly created position at the agency.
 

MSL appoints Larsen SVP

May 08, 2013

CHICAGO: MSLGroup has hired Larry Larsen as SVP in its Chicago office.
 

Grella joins US Travel Association as SVP

May 03, 2013

WASHINGTON: The US Travel Association has hired Jonathan Grella as SVP of public affairs.
 

O'Brien departs American Academy of Pediatrics

May 03, 2013

WASHINGTON: John O'Brien has left his role as communications director at the American Academy of Pediatrics as the organization looks to better coordinate its communications.
 

MSNBC's Williams partners with Waggener Edstrom

May 01, 2013

WASHINGTON: Waggener Edstrom's public affairs practice has formed a partnership with Democratic consultant and MSNBC commentator Jimmy Williams for business development, client service, and agency promotion in Washington and in the public affairs communities.
 

Sachs Media Group promotes Peck to VP

May 01, 2013

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Public affairs communications firm Sachs Media Group has promoted Jon Peck to VP of PR.
 

Pulitzer winner Squeo joins 30 Point Strategies as MD

May 01, 2013

WASHINGTON: 30 Point Strategies has named Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Marie Squeo as MD, starting May 6.
 

Nielsen names Lo VP, public affairs

May 01, 2013

NEW YORK: Nielsen has hired Betty Lo as VP of public affairs.
 

Waggener Edstrom taps Davies for key UK digital role

April 30, 2013

LONDON: Waggener Edstrom has named Gareth Davies leader of its UK-based Studio D digital team.
 

Seigenthaler names McGowan client services VP

April 30, 2013

NASHVILLE, TN: Seigenthaler Public Relations has promoted Philip McGowan to VP of client services.
 

Horn hires creative, art directors

April 30, 2013

NEW YORK: Horn has hired Brooke Murphy as VP and creative director and Eric Kim as art director in the agency's New York office.
 

MDC elects Hain Celestial founder to board of directors

April 30, 2013

NEW YORK: MDC Partners has elected Irwin Simon, founder, chairman, president, and CEO of Hain Celestial, to its board of directors.
 

Sennels returns to Burson to serve as Danish CEO

April 29, 2013

COPENHAGEN: Maria Sennels has returned to Burson-Marsteller to serve as CEO of its Danish operations, replacing Kim Larsen.
 

Muscular Dystrophy Association names Ford CCO

April 26, 2013

TUCSON, AZ: The Muscular Dystrophy Association has appointed Steven Ford as EVP and chief communications and marketing officer.
 

Publicis appoints Ardaillon-Poirier SVP

April 26, 2013

PARIS: Publicis Groupe has named Elisabeth Ardaillon-Poirier SVP and Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner general secretary.
 

Hunter PR names Hanson partner

April 26, 2013

NEW YORK: Hunter Public Relations has appointed Erin Brennan Hanson an agency partner.
 

Public Relations Global Network elects leadership

April 25, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Public Relations Global Network has elected Landis Communications president and CEO David Landis as its president.
 

Former NFL player Curry launches PR agency

April 24, 2013

ATLANTA: Bill Curry, former NFL player, NCAA coach, and ESPN analyst, has founded a communications agency called Curry, Wellborn & Battcher.
 

Fleishman ups Maddrey to senior VP in North Carolina

April 23, 2013

RALEIGH, NC: Fleishman-Hillard has promoted Winn Maddrey to SVP of its North Carolina operations.
 

Dix & Eaton brings on Rayle as investor relations VP

April 23, 2013

CLEVELAND: Securities analyst Brian Rayle has joined Dix & Eaton as a VP specializing in investor relations.
 

Makovsky promotes several staffers

April 22, 2013

NEW YORK: Makovsky has promoted several staff members.
 

Brunswick names 13 new partners

April 19, 2013

NEW YORK: Brunswick Group has promoted 13 employees to partner.
 

EBay appoints Carberry as VP of global comms

April 19, 2013

SAN JOSE, CA: EBay has appointed Joe Carberry, partner at Brunswick Group, to serve as VP of global communications for eBay Marketplaces.
 

Zeno Group Canada taps Zamaria as MD

April 19, 2013

TORONTO: Zeno Group Canada has appointed Cynthia Zamaria as MD, effective immediately. She is based in the firm's Toronto office.
 

Former World Triathlon PR leader joins Weber

April 17, 2013

DENVER: Weber Shandwick has hired Jessica Weidensall as a director in its Denver office supporting the global sports team.
 

Hellerman Baretz appoints Braykovich SVP

April 16, 2013

WASHINGTON: Hellerman Baretz Communications has hired Mark Braykovich as SVP.
 

Education company hires former Allstate comms chief

April 11, 2013

PITTSBURGH: Education Management has hired former Allstate communications leader Joan Walker as EVP of corporate communications.
 

AOL names PepsiCo's Land as head of corp comms

April 11, 2013

NEW YORK: AOL has appointed Peter Land, former SVP of communications at PepsiCo, to serve as SVP of corporate communications.
 

Former Vimeo comms leader joins Celtra

April 10, 2013

CAMBRIDGE, MA: Mobile advertising company Celtra has brought on former Vimeo director Deborah Szajngarten as VP of marketing communications.
 

Edelman appoints Wardein head of US digital

April 10, 2013

NEW YORK: Edelman has promoted Cricket Wardein to head of its US digital practice, a newly created role at the agency.
 

Cano returns to Spectrum

April 09, 2013

WASHINGTON: Spectrum has re-hired Rosalba Cano as a VP.
 

Former DOJ public affairs head joins ASGK

April 09, 2013

WASHINGTON: ASGK Public Strategies has hired Tracy Schmaler, former director of the Justice Department's office of public affairs, as MD and head of a new practice group focusing on crisis communications, litigation, and issues management.
 

WE hires Gardner as VP in Washington DC

April 09, 2013

WASHINGTON: Waggener Edstrom Worldwide has hired Arisbe Gardner as VP of public affairs in its Washington DC office.
 

Ketchum names nine partners

April 08, 2013

NEW YORK: Ketchum has appointed nine partners in its US, UK, Italy, Russia, and China offices.
 

Deutsche Bank marketing exec joins FTI Consulting

April 08, 2013

LONDON: FTI Consulting has appointed former Deutsche Bank executive Jennie Younger as senior MD in its strategic communications practice.
 

McCormick joins SKDKnickerbocker

April 05, 2013

WASHINGTON: SKDKnickerbocker has hired Kelley McCormick as MD.
 

Publicis Groupe taps Estryn as M&A director

April 04, 2013

PARIS: Publicis Groupe has promoted Stephane Estryn to director of mergers and acquisitions.
 

Former McDonald's comms leader joins ComEd

April 04, 2013

CHICAGO: ComEd, a unit of energy company Exelon, has hired former McDonald's communications leader Bill Whitman as VP of communications.
 

Edelman parent appoints Susman non-executive chair

April 04, 2013

CHICAGO: Edelman parent company DJE Holdings has named outgoing US Ambassador to the UK Louis Susman non-executive chairman.
 

Clean Harbors names Buckley IR, corp comms SVP

April 03, 2013

NORWELL, MA: Clean Harbors, a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services, has appointed Jim Buckley SVP of investor relations and corporate communications.
 

FTI hires Ryan in strategic comms division

April 02, 2013

WEST PALM BEACH, FL: FTI Consulting has named Barbara Ryan MD in its strategic communications unit.
 

ICR appoints Ennis technology SVP

April 02, 2013

NORWALK, CT: ICR has hired Sheila Ennis as SVP in its technology group.
 

Holzapfel joins High Lantern Group

April 01, 2013

NEW YORK: High Lantern Group has hired Drew Holzapfel as a MD in the New York office. In the role, he will be responsible for client management and business development in the areas of health and aging.
 

Universal Music taps Tanous as global comms lead

April 01, 2013

SANTA MONICA, CA: Universal Music Group has appointed Will Tanous to serve in the newly created role of EVP and head of global communications, effective April 15.
 

Taylor Nations joins Fleishman-Hillard as SVP

March 29, 2013

CHICAGO: Fleishman-Hillard has appointed Wendi Taylor Nations as SVP, partner, and leader of the health and wellness group in its Chicago office.
 

Omnicom names Harrison chairman emeritus of DAS

March 28, 2013

NEW YORK: Thomas Harrison will transition to chairman emeritus of Omnicom Group's Diversified Agency Services division on April 1.
 

Servideo joins theMIX agency to lead LA office

March 28, 2013

LOS ANGELES: San Francisco-based communications firm theMIX agency has hired Zach Servideo as principal as it expands to Los Angeles.
 

Univision promotes Talán to comms EVP

March 28, 2013

NEW YORK: Univision Communications has promoted Mónica Talán to EVP of corporate communications and public relations.
 

Porter Novelli appoints Shank as consumer SVP

March 27, 2013

NEW YORK: Porter Novelli has hired Fred Shank, former Edelman VP, to serve as SVP in its New York office's consumer practice.
 

Rubenstein taps Matulonis to lead social media

March 26, 2013

NEW YORK: Rubenstein Public Relations has appointed Kate Matulonis to serve as social media manager.
 

Educational group appoints Black VP of comms

March 26, 2013

WASHINGTON: The Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities has hired Noah Black as VP of communications.
 

French/West/Vaughan promotes two, hires two

March 25, 2013

RALEIGH, NC: French/West/Vaughan has brought on two staffers and promoted two team members.
 

Burson names Graf CEO in Switzerland

March 25, 2013

ZURICH: Burson-Marsteller has appointed Matthias Graf CEO of its Swiss operations, effective April 2.
 

Edelman Digital brings on Kennedy, Jones

March 21, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Edelman Digital has hired Sam Kennedy and Rob Jones as VPs in its West Coast practice as it looks to expand its gaming expertise.
 

ABC News journalist joins RLM Finsbury

March 21, 2013

NEW YORK: RLM Finsbury has hired former ABC News correspondent Ned Potter as SVP in its New York office.
 

Gibbs & Soell names Samec digital director

March 20, 2013

CHICAGO: Gibbs & Soell has hired Michael Samec as director of digital strategy, a newly created role at the firm.
 

Trulia names Shuman VP of comms

March 19, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Real estate website Trulia has promoted Ken Shuman to VP of communications.
 

Former IBM exec joins CSC to lead comms

March 18, 2013

FALLS CHURCH, VA: IT company CSC has hired Jim Finn as VP of corporate communications.
 

Rowe joins VNRI as EVP

March 18, 2013

DALLAS: Former Weber Shandwick SVP Reg Rowe has joined multimedia production company VNRI as EVP.
 

SpecOps names Zaback CCO

March 18, 2013

NEW YORK: Media and digital communications firm SpecOps Communications has hired Jonathan Zaback as CCO.
 

Former Nielsen exec joins Monster

March 15, 2013

MAYNARD, MA: Monster, the job service and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, has appointed Matt Anchin SVP of global communications, a newly-created role.
 

Scripps appoints Micheli to lead comms, IR

March 15, 2013

CINCINNATI: Media company Scripps has hired Carolyn Micheli as VP of corporate communications and investor relations, effective March 25.
 

Edelman Western US president steps down

March 15, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Curt Kundred, president of Edelman's US Western region, has stepped down from his role at the agency.
 

Carmichael brings on Knutson as counselor

March 14, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS: Carmichael Lynch Spong has hired Nancy Knutson as managing counselor.
 

AMC names Maiella corp comms SVP

March 13, 2013

NEW YORK: AMC Networks has named James Maiella SVP of corporate communications, effective next month.
 

Starz promotes Apostolou to EVP of comms

March 12, 2013

BEVERLY HILLS, CA: Starz has promoted Theano Apostolou, who joined the company as SVP of corporate communications in 2011, to EVP of communications.
 

Taylor hires Sontag, Endlich for creative roles

March 12, 2013

NEW YORK: Taylor has appointed Phillip Sontag and Edwin Endlich to serve as EVP and VP of digital creative strategy, respectively.
 

Sizemore joins Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

March 12, 2013

SEATTLE: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has hired Jennifer Sizemore as VP of communications.
 

Ogilvy Brussels promotes Malengreaux

March 12, 2013

BRUSSELS: Ogilvy PR Brussels has promoted Barbara Malengreaux to associate director and head of the consumer and health practice.
 

Nissan marcomms VP Sproule expands role

March 11, 2013

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN: Nissan Motor Company has appointed Simon Sproule, corporate VP of global marketing communications, to the dual role of marketing communications director for the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
 

Dach to exit Walmart role

March 11, 2013

BENTONVILLE, AR: Walmart's communications leader Leslie Dach is leaving his post in June after seven years with the company.
 

Savitz joins Brunswick as partner in San Francisco

March 06, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO: Brunswick Group has hired Eric Savitz as a partner in its San Francisco office.
 

Weber promotes Murphy to strategy EVP

March 05, 2013

BOSTON: Weber Shandwick has promoted Tara Murphy to EVP for strategy in the New England region, a new role at the agency.
 

Zipcar names Harrington CMO

March 05, 2013

CAMBRIDGE, MA: Zipcar has hired Brian Harrington as EVP and CMO.
 

PulsePoint Group hires Godfrey, Smith

March 04, 2013

AUSTIN, TX: Management and digital consulting firm PulsePoint Group has hired Deborah Godfrey as principal.
 

H+K appoints Morse, Ng to lead Singapore operations

March 04, 2013

SINGAPORE: Hill+Knowlton Strategies has promoted Malaysia deputy MD Jamie Morse to MD of its Singapore office.
 

Fleishman names Guedj as head of Paris office

March 01, 2013

PARIS: Fleishman-Hillard has hired Pierre-Samuel Guedj as GM of its Paris office, effective March 11.
 

Van Praag renames comms firm

March 01, 2013

NEW YORK: Lucas van Praag, former head of global corporate communications at Goldman Sachs, has rebranded his consulting firm to Fitzroy Communications as of Friday.
 

Former Walt Disney comms exec joins Edelman

February 28, 2013

LOS ANGELES: Edelman has hired Kathryn Kranhold as EVP, effective March 1.
 

Dix & Eaton president Withers expands role

February 28, 2013

CLEVELAND: Dix & Eaton president Chas Withers has expanded his role to become COO of the firm.
 

Former Burson CEO rejoins Morgan Stanley

February 27, 2013

NEW YORK: Former Burson-Marsteller CEO Tom Nides will return to Morgan Stanley as vice chairman.
 

Ogilvy & Mather taps Nasi as global corp comms lead

February 27, 2013

NEW YORK: Ogilvy & Mather has appointed Theresa Nasi as MD of worldwide corporate communications, a newly created role at the advertising agency.
 

Edelman names Rubel chief content strategist

February 27, 2013

NEW YORK: Edelman has promoted Steve Rubel, EVP of global insights and strategy, to chief content strategist, effective immediately. It is a newly created role.
 

IPG taps Skelton as global healthcare MD

February 26, 2013

NEW YORK: Interpublic Group has hired Martin Skelton as MD of global healthcare.
 

Ackermann PR promotes Heinig to vice president

February 26, 2013

KNOXVILLE, TN: Ackermann PR has promoted senior account manager Sandra Heinig to VP, focusing on strategy development and integrated communications for clients.
 

H+K appoints Eagle entertainment, tech SVP

February 25, 2013

LOS ANGELES: Hill+Knowlton Strategies has hired Ron Eagle as SVP of entertainment and technology.
 
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