This week in marketing leadership moves, Jimmy John’s, Arby’s and AccuWeather name CMOs, Showtime Networks hires two new key marketers and more.
Jimmy John’s Selects Darin Dugan As CMO
Inspire Brands announced that sandwich chain Jimmy John’s has hired Darin Dugan as chief marketing officer.
Dugan previously served as VP of marketing at SONIC Drive-In, which is also part of the Inspire Brands portfolio (including Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Rusty Taco).
According to the announcement, Dugan will be in charge of overseeing “brand marketing and planning, menu and new product development, advertising and digital–which includes media, as well as its loyalty and CRM programs.”
Michelle Harmon-Madsen Tapped By AccuWeather For CMO Role
AccuWeather has reprised the position of chief marketing officer after doing away with it one year prior, reports Adweek. Michelle Harmon-Madsen has been selected for the position and will be working on opening up new brand partnership opportunities for the weather-based media company.
Harmon-Madsen most recently served as president of ShopperX Lab, and prior to that was SVP of brand partnerships at FreshDirect.
Christopher Catchpoole Appointed To CMO At Compare The Market
CMO reports that Christopher Catchpoole has been made the permanent chief marketing officer for Compare The Market. He has been serving as CMO in an acting capacity after the departure of chief marketer Jenny Williams in 2019.
Catchpoole has been with Compare The Market since 2017, when he served as GM of digital.
Ex-TruTV & Netflix Marketers Joins Showtime Networks
Showtime Networks has hired former TruTV marketer Puja Vohra to serve as EVP of marketing and strategy for the network, which includes channels Showtime, The Movie Channel and Flix.
Adweek reports that Showtime Networks also tapped Garrett Wagner, former director of global creative marketing at Netflix, as SVP, ECD.
Both roles will report to Michael Engleman, CMO of Showtime Networks. Engleman joined last July.
Nicole Sparshott Named Unilever’s Australia, New Zealand Chief
CMO reports that Nicole Sparshott, CEO of Unilever-owned T2, has a new position as Unilever’s new chief for Australia and New Zealand. She previously held positions at Procter & Gamble and The Coca-Cola Company.
Marco’s Pizza Promotes CMO To Chief Experience Officer
Pizza Marketplace reports that pizza brand Marco’s has promoted its former VP and chief marketing officer. Steve Seyferth, who’s background includes more than 30 years of experience at brands including Domino’s, General Mills, Kraft, Coors, Gatorade and Ford Motor Company.
His new position at Marco’s Pizza is SVP and chief experience officer.
Arby’s Names New CMO
Arby’s announced the appointment of Patrick Schwing as chief marketing officer today.
Patrick’s past roles include 16 years of marketing experience from Procter & Gamble. Arby’s president Jim Taylor noted that the brand is “excited to have [Schwing] take the reins as CMO. His extensive experience in brand building, innovation, digital marketing and organizational leadership will be integral in leading Arby’s to its next phase of growth.”
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