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NASCAR named Touring Series Managing Dir BRANDON THOMPSON to the newly created position of VP/Diversity & Inclusion. In this role, Thompson will lead the sanctioning body's strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as programs and initiatives designed to champion and enhance diversity across the NASCAR industry (NASCAR).

EXECS: Research and analytics firm YouGov named Nielsen Managing Dir of Esports, Games & SuperData NICOLE PIKE Global Sector Head of Esports & Gaming. Pike leaves Nielsen after a 13-year tenure "during which she oversaw the launch and growth of its esports vertical" (ESPORTSOBSERVER.com, 6/15)....Dave & Adam's Card World named former Sabres VP/Media Relations CHRIS BANDURA Dir of Athlete Relations (BUFFALO NEWS, 6/16)....Univ. of the Incarnate Word named interim AD RICHARD DURAN to the full-time position (UIW).

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