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Infogroup CMO to leave firm

Juan Martinez December 14, 2011

Infogroup CMO Slade Kobran will be leaving the firm, according to an Infogroup source. The source said Kobran would be leaving because "Infogroup is decentralizing marketing."

Johnson & Johnson to restructure marketing operations

Loulla-Mae Eleftheriou-Smith, Marketing May 24, 2011

Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the global healthcare manufacturer, is overhauling the structure of its consumer business to streamline the division and give more authority to regional market heads. The restructure, led by Jesse Wu, worldwide chairman of J&J's consumer healthcare division, abolishes the existing global reporting structure to create four geographical units: EMEA; North America; Asia Pacific; and Latin America.

Coca-Cola names CMO Perez chief sustainability officer

Frank Washkuch May 20, 2011

The Coca-Cola Co. has appointed CMO Beatriz Perez its first chief sustainability officer, effective July 1. The Atlanta-based company did not immediately name a successor for its lead marketing position. Perez will oversee the company's newly launched global sustainability office, reporting to EVP and chief administrative officer Alexander Cummings.

T3 names Dunleavy creative director

Carol Krol May 12, 2011

Advertising agency T3 said May 12 that it has appointed Suzanne Dunleavy creative director in its New York office. The creative veteran will focus on clients such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., as well as leading the agency's growth efforts.

Sweeny resigns from Levi's to join Y&R as West Coast chief

Juan Martinez May 06, 2011

Doug Sweeny has resigned as VP of global brand marketing at Levi Strauss & Co. to join Young & Rubicam (Y&R) as head of West Coast operations, the agency said May 6. He will begin work at the firm early next month and will be responsible for leading its San Francisco and Irvine, Calif. offices with Y&R West chief creative officer Joe Kayser, the company said in a statement.

Draftfcb hires Coughlin as first global CMO, EVP

Frank Washkuch March 15, 2011

Draftfcb has named Debra Coughlin its first global CMO and EVP, effective March 14. Coughlin is leading the agency's global capabilities team, overseeing the development and promotion of agency tools and proprietary technology. She is based in New York and reports directly to Laurence Boschetto, CEO of Draftfcb.

Grdodian promoted to president at Edith Roman-ePost Direct

Frank Washkuch May 27, 2010

Infogroup promoted Greg Grdodian to president of its Edith Roman-ePost Direct division, the company said in a May 27 e-mail to clients.

Oriental Trading appoints Johnson SVP of marketing

Nathan Golia May 21, 2010

Multichannel party supply retailer Oriental Trading named Dave Johnson SVP of marketing May 21.

People moves galore today at brands and agencies

Nathan Golia May 05, 2010

Three people moves came across my desk today. The most recent was Bryan Gailey's appointment as VP and retail design director of Arc Worldwide.

Delia's names Killough CEO

Nathan Golia May 05, 2010

Teen multichannel retailer Delia's has named Walter Killough CEO, effective May 14. The company's COO since 2005, Killough will succeed Robert Bernard.

GM appoints Ewanick VP of US marketing

Nathan Golia May 05, 2010

General Motors has appointed Joel Ewanick VP of US marketing as of May 24. The former VP of marketing and CMO for Nissan North America will replace Susan Docherty, who will take over a new post at GM, the company said in a May 5 statement.

Darden Restaurants names Caron first CMO

Nathan Golia March 26, 2010

Darden Restaurants, owner of the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and Capital Grille chains, has promoted John Caron to the newly created role of CMO. He was previously EVP of marketing for the Olive Garden brand.

RMI CEO Stein dies at 58

Nathan Golia March 09, 2010

Martin Stein, CEO of RMI Direct Marketing, died March 8 after a battle with cancer. He was 58.

Schwedelson named Worldata president, CEO

Nathan Golia February 17, 2010

Worldata has named longtime corporate VP Jay Schwedelson its president and CEO. The 15-year Worldata veteran will oversee the company's strategic direction, operations and new business development.

Men's Wearhouse names Ridgway-Cross CMO

Mary Elizabeth Hurn February 04, 2010

Men's Wearhouse has named Diane Ridgway-Cross SVP and CMO. She joins the company from Mullen Advertising, where she was director of new business and managing partner of Frank about Women, the agency's women-focused consultancy. Men's Wearhouse announced the appointment on February 4.

Razorfish hires Zell to build out CRM

Nathan Golia February 03, 2010

Razorfish appointed John Zell VP of customer relationship technology solutions on February 1 as part of the agency's effort to increase its CRM presence.

Cabela's names CMO amid management shuffle

Nathan Golia January 20, 2010

Outdoor retailer Cabela's promoted six executives this week, including naming the company's first CMO. Patrick Snyder was promoted to EVP and CMO from his former post of SVP and president of merchandising and marketing.

TBWA\WorldHealth has a new president

Nathan Golia November 12, 2009

TBWA Worldwide appointed Gary Wenzel president of its TBWA\WorldHealth division November 12.

Jones fills EVP slot at Arc Worldwide

Nathan Golia October 05, 2009

Arc Worldwide, the direct marketing arm of Chicago-based agency Leo Burnett, has appointed Nick Jones its EVP, retail practice lead and account director. The former managing director of Draftfcb agency Rivet London is charged with improving Arc's retail unit, which includes clients McDonald's, Comcast and Procter & Gamble, in the new position.