Graham Sims has been named as HMV’s first group marketing director. It comes among a slew of promotions: Matt Button moves to lead the group CRM function, while Lee Bannister is promoted to head of brand marketing for Waterstone’s, HMV and Fopp. (Source: Brand Republic)

Paul Hutchinson has joined MEC as a client service director. He will oversee the agency’s client relationships. (Source: Brand Republic)

Mark Creighton has joined Mindshare in the new role of chief operating officer. Creighton previously worked at i-level from 2003, until it was liquidated in May. (Source: Campaign)

Outgoing vice-president of Burger King, David Kisilevsky, has joined McCann Worldgroup as sub-regional director, Central Eastern Europe. He starts at the end of August. (Source: Campaign)

Publicis Modem has hired Alix Pennycuick as its creative director. He moves from DraftFCB, and replaces Pablo Marques. (Source: Campaign)

Struq has appointed Antony Mures as its first commercial director, and has been tasked with growing the business in the ecommerce sector. (Source: New Media Age)