executive hires

• UTA Hires Joseph Kessler To Lead New ‘IQ’ Data And Analytics Division
• Former Fullscreen Content Exec Jason Kwong Named Chief Strategy Officer At Redbox

  It is unclear whether Kwong, who was formerly in charge of content acquisition, exited Fullscreen in the wake of a round of layoffs last month.

  
• Netflix Poaches Amazon’s Monique Meche To Serve As VP Of Global Public Policy

  Meche will lead Netflix’s government affairs operations across the 190 countries where the service is available, and contend with regulatory disputes.

  
• Group Nine Media Names Former Publicis Exec Adam Shlachter First CMO

  Ad agency veteran Adam Shlachter has been hired by Group Nine Media as CMO for advertising and creative services -- a newly-created position.

  
• Former Twitter COO Adam Bain Joins Cheddar As Senior Advisor
• Portal A Announces Slew Of Promotions, Hires From Adaptive Studios, WME, More
• Former Maker And Disney Exec Courtney Holt Hired By Spotify To Helm Video Efforts
• YouTube Names Ad Exec Tom Blessington VP Of Brand, Media, And Experiences
• YouTube Adds 2 Execs To Originals Team In Development, Marketing
• Studio71 Expands U.K. Operation With New Creator Studio, 2 Exec Appointments
• Hulu Names Google Vet Kelly Campbell Chief Marketing Officer
• Kin Community’s Kyle Udelson Joins CAA Digital Talent Department