People Moves

Pelmorex Media names new sales SVP

Former Yahoo! Canada head of sales Paula Presley has been named to the position at the company, which owns and operates The Weather Network.

Peter Mears named president of Initiative North America

The promotion means the Mediabrands Canada CEO will move to New York City this spring.

Graham Moysey takes global role at AOL

Staying on with the Canadian operations, Moysey tells MiC about his expanded responsibilities as head of AOL Global Owned and Operated elements.

Media Innovation Group names new SVP

Michael Mamarella will be responsible for the management and strategy of business across North America.

Postmedia names new Pacific Newspaper Group publisher

Gordon Fisher has been named to the position, taking over from Kevin Bent who is leaving the organization.

TC Media names digital marketing VP

Mathieu Peloquin has been promoted to the role, adding to his duties as VP of marketing.

MasterCard’s Lilian Tomovich appointed SVP, U.S. consumer marketing

The credit card co’s former head of marketing in Canada will take over consumer-facing communication, including all advertising in the United States.

Newad OnLine expands team

The company has announced the addition of Daniel Morin in the new role of product manager.

Les Affaires Group names new assistant publisher and EIC

Geraldine Martin has been promoted to the roles at the newspaper, website and magazine.

Tomer Strolight joins Square Victoria Digital Properties

The former Torstar Digital president is responsible for expanding the company’s portfolio across Canada.

Lauren Richards launches Pollin8

She tells MiC about the official launch of her consultancy and its plans for growth.

Newad consolidates creative and client service teams

The company also announced three new appointments, including Didier Lortie to the newly created position of creative director.

Mercedes-Benz lands new VP of marketing

Former Australia Pacific general manager Gavin Allen will take over from Marc Boderke who has been promoted to VP sales and marketing in Japan.

Lowe Roche ups the integrated ante

CEO Monica Ruffo speaks to why the agency appointed Richard Fofana as the new VP planning and integrated strategy.

MEC hires digital trading lead

Joe Kowan is joining the GroupM agency as practice lead, digital trading and activation.