Revolving Door Roundup is an ongoing series tracking moves at agencies around the world. While the series has been part of AgencySpy for the past few years, we’re taking our weekly roundups to the Adweek site. Thursdays highlight acquisitions, client wins, product and agency launches and other news, while Fridays review hires, promotions and other personnel moves.
Agencies around the world are celebrating this Friday with new promotions, hires and partnerships aimed to accelerate growth and innovation in 2023.
19th and Park
Elisa Peebles was named head of strategy at 19th & Park. Additionally, Markia Erickson was named vp, client services and Leslie Alexander was named associate vp, client services.
Assembly
Assembly named Valerie Davis as its North American CEO. Previously the agency’s North American president, Davis will continue to oversee all operations in the region.
Coalition of Healthcare Communications
The Coalition of Healthcare Communications (CHC) welcomed James Potter as executive director. With significant experience in executive management and senior advocacy, Potter has served in leadership positions at New Hampshire Media Society, American Chiropractic Associate and American Academy of Physical Assistants.
ConsultMyApp
Gordon Bowman joined ConsultMyApp as sales director. Bowman will lead the agency’s business development strategy for clients including 02 Priority, General Motors, Channel 4 and Holland & Barrett.
Elmwood
Elmwood made two new appointments to its global leadership team with the goal of powering its brand vision. Abi Main joined as global chief financial officer and Kristin Nevin joined as global client partner.
EssenceMediacom U.S.
EssenceMediacom U.S. named Preeti Nadgar as its new chief strategy officer. Nadgar has over 20 years of experience in strategy at creative and media agencies, and has worked with brands like Kellogg’s, P&G and Samsung.
Furlined
Furlined signed directing duo Biceps for U.S. commercial representation. The pair, Egoitz Audikana and Victor Aguilar have garnered worldwide acclaimed and earned two Cannes Lions for their breakout film “Even More Confusing Times” for Burger King.
Gunpowder, Inc.
Gunpowder, Inc. formed a new executive leadership team, focused on growing the business, fostering a collaborative team environment and delivering high quality outcomes for clients. Carie Breunig was appointed as chief operating officer, Leah Berg as president and Caitlin Conley as vp of finance, with founder Ryan Chuckel remaining as CEO.
Gut
Gut brought on Pedro Porto as its new chief content officer. Formerly the director of Twitter Next Latin America, Porto will help clients identify opportunities to make more relevant content for audiences and build impactful, creative brand experiences.
HeyLet’sGo!
HeyLet’sGo! has brought on Lisa Gapinske as its new president. Gapinske joined from her previous account leadership roles at Sleek Machine, Allen & Gerritsen, MMB and Hill Holiday.
