Cunning hired Matt Rednor as "Strategic Bloke" for the New York office. Rednor joins the agency from BBDO New York where he was account supervisor on brands such as Gillette, Procter & Gamble and Pizza Hut.

Centro hired Brian Berner as vice president of Midwest sales.

Jackie Stasi joined Mediaedge:cia to lead the Paramount Theatrical digital team. Stasi joins MEC from OMD, where she was digital group director for clients that included CBS, The CW and Smashbox.

Jerry Fragetti joined Max Media as president/CEO.

Gotham hired Fabien Pichler as senior executive producer, heading up all digital production for the agency. In addition, Steve McGinnis joined the agency as lead flash animator.

Initiative hired Caroline Giegerich as director of its Innovations team and promoted Tiffany Wagner from project manager to director.

Y&R named Kevin Brady as global creative director for Dell. Most recently, Brady worked at Droga5 as creative director on NET10, The PUMA Index, Rhapsody and Method, among others.

Initiative appointed Volker Helm chief executive officer of Initiative Germany. Helm joins Initiative from Wunderman Germany, where he was managing director.

The Visionaire Group is expanding to the East Coast and named Melissa Hudson as senior engagement director in this newly created position. Previously, Hudson was director of digital media marketing at A&E Television Network.

Zig promoted Aaron Starkman to chief creative officer and partner. Starkman previously served as a creative director and writer.