Another Friday, another celebration of new hires and promotions at the top agencies around the globe.
Beekman Social
Beekman Social named Madison Lindekens as social strategy director. Lindekens will lead creative campaign development and agency growth initiatives.
Blue Table Post
Blue Table Post welcomed Lorraine Paul to its creative roster. Paul’s work on entertainment campaigns can be seen across networks including HBO, AMC Networks, A+E, NBC Universal and Nickelodeon.
Caviar
Caviar, the Academy Award-winning film studio and commercial production company has signed award winning director, cinematographer, writer and producer Reed Morano. Morano is joining the renowned company to direct commercials for brands worldwide. Morano is best known for directing the first three episodes of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Cornett
Jonathan Spalding was promoted from associate creative director to creative director at agency Cornett. Spalding has successfully delivered for clients including VisitLEX, Keeneland, Q Mixers, Busch Light and Gannett.
Exverus
Exverus promoted Monique Jimenez to manager of performance marketing. Monique brings specialized experience in retail media, managing partnerships with Amazon Ads, Kroger PM and Walmart Connect.
Falcon’s
Global entertainment enterprise Falcon’s named Toni Caracciolo as its executive vice president of marketing and branding. Caracciolo will advance the company’s momentum across its three core business units, Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands.
Golden LA
Golden LA signed director James Lee for representation. Lee has a diverse portfolio of work spanning music videos with Justin Bieber to commercial work with Nike.
Hylink Group Americas
Hylink Group Americas welcomed Ryan Gerber as its new creative partner and executive creative director. Gerber brings over 20 years of experience at agencies including Wieden+Kennedy, R/GA and 72andSunny.
Identity
As it continues to expand its directorial roster, Identity signed commercial mainstay Daniel Sheppard for representation. Sheppard is known for humorous spots for brands like Hershey’s, LG, Sprint and Little Caesars.
Pathlabs
Pathlabs expanded its leadership team with its new vp of revenue operations, Alexis Lockwood. Lockwood will drive company revenue growth with data-driven insights, process optimization and strategic initiatives.
Potential Energy
Potential Energy named Elan Strait as head of policy and impact. The former climate advisor to the White House and State Department will enable the organization to double down on momentum as the nation’s leading climate communications engine.
ReachTV
ReachTV, Stagwell’s streaming network, welcomed George Sealey as evp of development and production. Sealey will oversee original and licensed content for the network and studio, and will executive produce the network’s new original series.
Reputation
Reputation welcomed two new executives to its leadership team. Pam Dodrill was named chief customer officer and Brad Null was named head of artificial intelligence.
Saylor
Saylor hired Franceso Ferrara as its new senior content strategist. Ferrara will leverage experience from campaigns for shows including The Kardashians and Welcome to Wrexham to oversee the agency’s roster of clients, including Laugh Track and Postmates.
Spark Foundry
Spark Foundry named Kate Anthony as its first chief client and transformation officer. Anthony will grow and develop client relationships, with a focus on supporting business transformation plans and roadmaps.
SponsorUnited
SponsorUnited welcomed 2U CEO Christopher Paucek to its board of directors. Paucek will work to catalyze the organization’s growth and strategic direction.
St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s bolstered its strategy team with award-winning planner Elly Fenlon. As planning director, Fenlon will lead strategy across Heathrow and KP Snacks accounts.
Starch Creative
Starch Creative named Jason Newman as regional New York City manager. Newman will oversee and lead the New York team to expand operations and client projects.
Talon
Global independent OOH media agency Talon announced the appointment of its first group sustainability manager, Alice Date. The appointment coincides with Talon joining Ad Net Zero, the global advertising industry’s drive to decarbonize the production, distribution, and publications of advertising.
Team ITG
Team ITG launched a new creative department, led by James Chittenden as chief creative officer, and Joanna Wilby and Andrew Park as executive creative directors. The department will spearhead campaign operations for brand clients including Jaeger, Whittard, Costa and Macmillan.
The7stars
The7stars made four new hires across its investment team after hitting its £500m billings milestone. Lewis Shaw is joining as investment managing partner, Adam Pace as digital investment and partnerships lead, Nene Harrison as chief commercial director and Ian Daly as head of AV investment.
Valtech
Valtech named Suzanne Schroder as its first chief collaboration officer. Schroder will support and maintain the agency’s legacy and help lay the foundation for its future growth.
Vault49
Vault49 named Charlie Hughes as strategy director, London. Hughes will lead work across clients, including Guinness and PepsiCo.
Wild Gift
Wild Gift welcomed Julian Marshall to its roster for representation. The artist and filmmaker is known for his ode to George Floyd and the BLM movement, “We Are George Floyd,” and has directed spots for industry leading brands including Google, Under Armour and Amazon.
