WATERLOO, ONTARIO — BlackBerry Limited has named Marjorie Dickman the company’s first chief government affairs and public policy officer. Dickman is responsible for strategic oversight of the company’s global government relations, regulatory affairs, and public policy operations. She joins the company following a 16-year career with Intel, where she most recently served as global director and associate general counsel for IoT and automated driving policy.

LOS ANGELES — KB Home has hired Sarah Paulson Sheehy as VP of government affairs. Sheehy leads the company’s efforts on public policy initiatives and interactions with public officials, serves as its liaison with trade associations and similar organizations and oversees its charitable and community outreach endeavors. She previously served as a senior director of government and public affairs for Hollywood Burbank Airport.

DEERFIELD, IL — Linda Dempsey has joined CF Industries Holdings as VP, public affairs. Dempsey is responsible for all aspects of the company’s global public affairs function, and is succeeding Rosemary O’Brien, who is retiring after 41 years with CF. Prior to joining CF, Dempsey was VP, international economic affairs for the National Association of Manufacturers.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — Arcutis Biotherapeutics has hired Heather Rowe Armstrong to serve as VP of investor relations and corporate communications. Armstrong will be responsible for communicating Arcutis’ business objectives and accomplishments to all key stakeholders, including shareholders, the global investment community, media and employees. Previously, Armstrong was VP of investor relations and corporate communications at Dynavax Technologies Corporation.