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Sloane & Company Accelerates Ambitious Growth Plan with Senior Hires to Lead New Capital Markets and Media, Sports, Entertainment and Technology Practices
Zack Mukewa and Jon Hammond join firm as principals following arrival of new CGO, Melissa Green NEW YORK, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sloane & Company,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Zack Mukewa and Jon Hammond join firm as principals following arrival of new CGO, Melissa Green\nNEW YORK, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sloane & Company, a leading strategic communications firm within the Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) network, today announced the appointment of two senior executives to lead newly created global practice areas and accelerate the firm’s next phase of growth. Zack Mukewa joins as Principal and Head of Capital Markets and Strategic Advisory, while Jon Hammond steps in as Principal and Head of Media, Sports, Entertainment, and Technology. Their hires underscore the firm’s ambitious growth plan and align with Stagwell’s broader target of reaching $5 billion in annual revenue by 2029. “Sloane has ambitious plans to scale our growth in the coming years, and with Zack and Jon on our team, I am bullish about our future,” said Darren Brandt, CEO of Sloane & Company. “These strategic hires mark a pivotal step forward as we scale our operations, expand our market presence, and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients.” “Zack and Jon bring distinct, high-value capabilities at a time when our clients are facing unprecedented complexity and transformation,” said Melissa Green, Chief Growth Officer at Sloane & Company, who stepped into the newly created role in March. “These hires are deliberate investments in two of the most strategically important growth vectors for our firm—and for the future of client service in our industry.” Mukewa will lead the buildout of Sloane’s Capital Markets and Strategic Advisory practice, offering board-level counsel to public and private companies navigating investor relations, market transactions, and capital strategy. A veteran of global markets with nearly two decades of experience, Mukewa most recently scaled a capital markets advisory team from $2 million to $6 million in revenue within three years and led 16 capital events in 2024 alone. “Sloane is trusted in the market for its ability to help clients navigate complex, high-stakes issues,” said Mukewa. “At a time when capital strategy and financial storytelling are central to long-term value creation, we’re building an advisory platform designed to deliver clarity and competitive advantage—across market cycles.” Hammond will lead the firm’s new cultural strategy offering, advising brands, leagues and organization...