EXCLUSIVE: Portnoy departs McCann New York to take the position.
Hestler will leave his post on November 1 but will continue with Haleon until the end of the year to ensure an orderly leadership transition.
Previous president Maureen Byrne left the agency in March.
She worked at North Carolina’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 15 years.
Wilson previously served as an MD in Los Angeles for TrailRunner International.
Merck has tapped Betty Larson as EVP, chief human resources officer. Larson brings 20 years of healthcare experience to the role.
Pescatore joined MSL from BCW in September.
Golin promoted Cori McKeever in January, but she continues to oversee both the Virgo Health and Golin Health brands globally.
Bova joins GCI from Porter Novelli where she served as SVP, head of growth North America.
The agency has also expanded its executive board by launching a strategic committee including EVP of data and analytics Maryann Kuzel.
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