July (along with January and October) has the most working days of any month in 2025 — and marketers are making them count. It’s off to a fast-paced start with over 6,000 marketing professionals stepping into new roles around the world. In fact, 34% of the 6,158 appointments so far this month have been at Director level or above.

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Here are some of the most significant global appointments you should have on your radar:

• Airbnb appointed Rebecca Van Dyck as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing experience from Apple and Meta to re-establish Airbnb’s unique value through digital, AI-powered, and eco-conscious experiences.
• monday.com hired Harris Beber as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with communicating the company’s ambitious AI roadmap and multi-product strategy through human-centred storytelling.
• Nike welcomed Michael Gonda as EVP, Chief Communications Officer, with a mission to reshape its brand narrative, rebuild trust via ESG, and strengthen its wholesale partnerships.
• Santander US appointed Eva Radtke as Chief Communications Officer to launch educational campaigns, clarify financial product messaging, and bridge digital agility with personal service.
• Amwins named Maggie Carlin as Vice President Marketing, focusing on enhancing digital infrastructure and communicating its specialised, data-driven insurance solutions.
• Belle Tire brought in Jamie Ragg as VP of Marketing, aiming to rebuild customer trust through transparent, digital-first campaigns as the company expands aggressively.
• Just Eat selected Claudia Breure as Director of Global Public Affairs, responsible for shaping the company’s public narrative, navigating regulatory shifts, and highlighting sustainability efforts following recent acquisitions.
• McDonald’s Germany appointed Stijn Mentrop-Huliselan as VP & Chief Marketing Officer, leading the localisation of global marketing, boosting digital adoption, and integrating AI for the German market.
• SharkNinja promoted Amanda Loyola to VP, Beauty Brand Acceleration, to rapidly grow market share and brand recognition for its beauty tech line.
• Clinique named Kathleen French as VP Global Skincare Marketing, with a focus on driving growth through innovative digital strategies and connecting with younger audiences.

Combined with notable UK-based appointments at Crayola, Pentland, Numan, Merlin, GoHenry, BP, and Funky Pigeon, there are countless brands undergoing major transformation — and they’re going to need your help.

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