Eivind Ueland joined Allen & Gerritsen as creative director. Ueland was most recently copywriter and associate creative director at Hill Holliday.

MediaCom hired Sarah Leach as managing partner, director of strategy, MediaCom U.S.

Initiative hired Eric Bader as chief strategy officer, worldwide. Bader joins Initiative from BradInHand, where he was president and co-founder.

JWT created a Global Task Force for brands that will be led by Jean-Louis Roché, Alex Pallete and Facundo Goldaracena.

Publicis New York promoted Leelee Groome to deputy director of broadcast production.

Janet Shaw joined Caudex Medical U.S. as executive vice president, general manager to lead its operations in the United States. Shaw joins Caudex from Prime Medica Inc., where she led the company's New York office.

Mr Youth hired Ethelbert Williams as vice president, brand development of its newly founded Midwest office in Chicago. Williams joins Mr Youth from Nokia where he served as global head of marketing in the UK and was responsible for driving the company's global marketing roadmap, including acquisition programs for various mobile and online solutions.

Nick Dutton joined Arnold as managing partner, global network. Dutton joins Arnold from sister agency Euro RSCG in London where he ran Euro RSCG Luxe, a division focused on international luxury brands.

Matt Stefl joined Dailey as senior vice president, director of strategic planning.

Cross MediaWorks hired Van Mylar as vice president, Charitable Groups Media division. Prior to joining Cross MediaWorks, Mylar was senior vice president of national distribution and marketing, Family Network Television.