Agency People News In Brief (February 3, 2025)

(MENAFN- PRovoke) NEW YORK - Allison Worldwide has bolstered its leadership team with six senior hires, reinforcing its expertise in corporate affairs, crisis management, data and predictive analytics, strategic communications, automotive, public affairs, and earned media. New hires include Ellen Barry, managing director, corporate affairs, formerly at Teneo and Brunswick; Kiersten Fries, chief strategy officer, previously with Omnicom PR Group and Ketchum; Aaron Kokoruz, senior VP of earned media, formerly with Ketchum; Rebecca Lindland, managing director, automotive, who brings two decades of auto industry experience; Robyn Patterson, senior VP, public affairs, former White House advisor and U.S. Department of Commerce official; and Tony Sardella, managing director, data & predictive analytics, founder of evolve24.

NEW YORK - Global Strategy Group (GSG) announced the promotions of Nick Gourevitch and Tanya Meck to president roles, reflecting the firm's growth and leadership in research, communications, and public affairs. Gourevitch, now president of research & insights, has led GSG's Democratic polling efforts through four presidential cycles. His strategic insights have cemented GSG's status as a leader in political research. Meck, as president of communications & public affairs, has driven the firm's corporate communications expansion and advised clients through high-stakes crises.

AUSTIN, TX- Ruder Finn has appointed Tim Hurley as global managing director of Touchdown, its technology-focused subsidiary headquartered in Austin and London. Reporting to CEO Kathy Bloomgarden, Hurley (pictured) will lead a team of 65 specialists across the U.S. and EU. Hurley, a veteran of enterprise B2B technology communications, brings 25+ years of experience in storytelling, brand-building, and reputation management. His role will focus on strategic oversight, new business development, and team management.

WASHINGTON - CLYDE has promoted Matt House and Michael O'Mara to managing partners. O'Mara, previously president of CLYDE, will oversee strategic implementation, operations, and finances. His background includes scaling IMRE from 40 to 300 employees and leading its transition to a fully integrated, digitally driven firm. House will guide practice development, teams, and client strategy. House leads the agency's practice development, teams and client strategy. He has been with CLYDE for five years and previously spent a decade in politics, serving as communications director for Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.

NEW YORK - Brunswick Group has appointed Jim Bognet as a partner. With a background in policy, campaigns, strategic communications, and public opinion research, Bognet brings extensive experience advising senior executives and national leaders through high-stakes challenges. Bognet previously served as CEO of polling and analytics firm co/efficient after two competitive congressional campaigns in Northeast Pennsylvania. \

WASHINGTON - Signal Group has hired Samah Shaiq as senior manager, strengthening its energy and conservation policy expertise. Shaiq brings experience from Capitol Hill and the Biden-Harris Administration's Department of Energy, where she was a political appointee in the Office of Public Affairs.

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