This week in leadership updates, IPG Mediabrands promotes Lynn Lewis to global chief marketing officer, Berlanti Productions and Berlanti-Schechter Films appoints Suzanne Gomez as chief marketing officer and head of talent relations, Red Lobster hires Patty Trevino as chief marketing officer and more.

IPG Mediabrands Promotes Lynn Lewis To Global Chief Marketing Officer

IPG Mediabrands has appointed Lynn Lewis as global chief marketing officer, according to Adweek.

Lewis enters into the role after having served as Universal McCann’s chief executive officer for the US.

Berlanti Productions and Berlanti-Schechter Films Hires Suzanne Gomez As Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Talent Relations

Berlanti Productions and Berlanti-Schechter Films have tapped Suzanne Gomez as chief marketing officer and head of talent relations.

Gomez joins from The CW where she served as senior vice president of publicity.

Red Lobster Taps Patty Trevino As First Chief Marketing Officer

Red Lobster has named Patty Trevino chief marketing officer.

Previously, Trevino served as CKE Restaurants’ senior vice president, marketing.

IBM Chief Marketing Officer Carla Piñeyro Sublett Exits

IBM’s chief marketing officer Carla Piñeyro Sublett has stepped down, reports Adweek.

As the company streamlines roles, Jonathan Adashek has taken on additional responsibilities in his new role as chief communications officer and senior vice president of marketing and communications. Adashek joined IBM as chief communications officer in January 2020.

Variety Elevates Dea Lawrence To Chief Operating And Marketing Officer

Dea Lawrence, Variety’s chief marketing officer since October 2015, has accepted a promotion as the company’s chief operating and marketing officer.

Since joining, Lawrence has dramatically expanded Variety’s business operations, according to Variety.

Lawrence previously led Variety’s digital sales and marketing departments from 2001 to 2008.

Priscilla Kotey Elevated To Senior Vice President At Warner Music Ireland

Priscilla Kotey has been promoted to Warner Music Ireland’s senior vice president.

Kotey enters her new role after having served as Warner Music Ireland’s marketing and promotions manager since 2008.