As we prepare to enter the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, we’re kicking off the celebrations with new hires and promotion announcements from across the industry.
Agital
Agital welcomed Mike Nazzaro to its team as an independent board member. Nazzaro brings decades of industry expertise in marketing, growth and AI.
AI Digital
AI Digital named Tom Burke as its new head of growth. Burke brings expansive knowledge of digital marketing, media and adtech, and will be responsible for addressing client needs.
Assembly
Assembly made several additions to its leadership team. Bridget Lynn was promoted to evp, managing partner of Assembly Midwest, Kevin Tarpey to evp, managing partner of Assembly West, Megan Warfield to evp, managing partner of Assembly East and Toni Box to evp, brand experience.
Barrett Hofherr
Barrett Hofherr made two new promotions to associate partners. Head of design Ted Bluey and associate strategy director Kevin Albrecht were both appointed to the additional role.
Culture One World
Tony Silva was named managing director at Culture One World. Silva is responsible for leading day to day operations and managing the agency’s account, strategy, media/social and business development teams.
Fyllo | Semasio
Fyllo | Semasio made multiple executive appointments under the guidance of its new CEO, Jeff Ragovin. Ying Miao was named chief financial officer and Zac Pinkham was named chief commercial officer.
HoneyBook
HoneyBook appointed Colleen Stauffer to chief marketing officer. Stauffer will be responsible for brand development, product marketing and business strategy.
Imagination
Imagination is further strengthening its strategy offering with two new hires. Sara Parrish and Louise Odquier both joined as strategy directors in the U.K.
Iris
Iris named Verena Golway as the new svp of its health brand in the Americas. Golway will be responsible for forming relationships with new and existing clients in healthcare, while also creating new business opportunities.
Kaboom
Kaboom welcomed Noah Kistler, director and editor, to its roster for representation. Kistler’s most recent project was a campaign via GSD&M for the U.S. Air Force Maintainers.
L’éloi
L’éloi welcomed Gerardo Alcaine to its roster for representation. The director and photographer is known for his collaborations with iconic brands like Amazon, Olay and Little Burgundy.
Mark Allen & Co.
Julie Farin was named the new director of media relations for Mark Allen & Co. Farin brings more than 25 years of PR experience to service the firm’s marketing, media and tech clients.
Ogilvy
Ogilvy Consulting appointed David Webster to lead its new global tech practice. Webster will work to unite the network’s talent, expertise and thought leadership capabilities.
Open Swim
Open Swim named Kathryn Lotis as its new director of sales. Lotus brings a diverse portfolio spanning acting, singing and teaching, showcasing her ability to tap into multifaceted talents.
Pixel Artworks
Pixel Artworks named Simon Graham as its new creative technology director. Graham will lead the application of creative technology, working to align the studio’s creative vision and client needs.
Publicis Collective
Publicis Collective named Meghan Grant as its new chief client officer for global, integrated accounts. It also appointed Ben Ochnio as its new chief investment officer.
Publicis Media U.K.
Publicis Media U.K. promoted Jane Holding from client managing director to chief client officer. Holding will be dedicated to generating value and growth for clients by tapping into the agency’s suite of solutions and expertise.
Ramarketing
Ramarketing made a series of senior appointments to support its growth plans. Olivia Addinall and Lara Lovenbury both relocated to the Toronto office from the U.K., with Addinall as head of account management and Lovenbury as head of strategy.
RanaVerse
RanaVerse appointed Natasha Zialor and Becca Kennedy to lead its influencer marketing department. The two will work to lead the agency’s Head & Hearts strategy, merging influencer analytics with a commitment to diversity, authenticity and accountability.
Rankin Creative
Rankin Creative named Amy Claridge as its first-ever managing director. Claridge will tap into years of industry experience to lead client relations and management.
Saatchi & Saatchi
Saatchi & Saatchi named Elaine Cox as executive creative director. Cox will work with teams in Los Angeles, New York and Dallas to lead creative for the agency’s flagship client, as well as additional creative services across the agency.
Seedtag
Seedtag, a contextual advertising company, has promoted Brian Danzis to president North America and Lora Feinman to head of sales U.S.
Stealth Venture Labs
Stealth Venture Labs named Jackie Edmundson as its new CEO. The appointment comes as the company celebrates a decade of industry-leading business, preparing it for its next chapter of growth.
Valiant Pictures
Valiant Pictures welcomed Jamal Jones to its roster. The director is known for their transformative approach to filmmaking and vast experience in film direction, music videos and branded content.