MINNEAPOLIS: Fleishman-Hillard Minneapolis/St. Paul appointed David Hakensen as GM. Hakensen previously served as SVP of the office's corporate communications practice. He is replacing Emily Frager, who is taking on regional responsibilities and heading Fleishman's global retail practice as SVP and partner.
In addition, Kathleen Harrington joined the agency as SVP. Most recently, she was the SVP of corporate communications and chief of staff to the CEO of the public and senior markets group of UnitedHealth Group.