Maxifier hired Kim Cheever as director of sales.

Y&R Chicago named John Fraser as president. Kary McIlwain, who has worked with Y&R for 26 years in both its New York and Chicago offices will step into the role of non-executive chairman of Y&R Chicago. Fraser joins Y&R from mcgarrybowen Chicago, where he was chief operating office and group managing director.

Simulmedia hired Ethan Rapp as senior vice president program management.

Michelle Barna-Stern joined Blue State Digital as executive director of content and campaigns.

Stitch Fix hired Julie Bornstein as chief operating officer and Michelle Weaver as chief financial officer.

Tyler Willis joined Hired as the company's first chief marketing officer.

Engage:BDR added Jeanne Houweling as an advisor.

Simulmedia promoted J. Peter Ban to chief operating officer.

Epoch Films added Adam Bernstein to its directorial roster.

Currant Films, a new production company based in LA, has launched, with food and lifestyle commercial director Claire Thomas, formerly of Greendot Films, at the helm.