NEW
YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading
communications consultancy Ketchum today announced the elevation of
three senior leaders to expanded global leadership roles:
Jo-ann Robertson, CEO, UK, adds the
role of president, global markets to her responsibilities;
Kelly Sauter, previously senior vice
president and director of business development, assumes the role of
executive vice present and managing director, global growth; and
Michael O'Brien, previously
president of client experience, assumes the role of chief strategy
officer. All appointments are effective immediately.
"These appointments serve to reinforce our global growth and
connectivity, our exceptional client experience offering and our
commitment to creating new opportunities for the very talented
colleagues in our network," said Mike
Doyle, Ketchum president and CEO. "Each of these leaders has
contributed tremendously to Ketchum's growth, but equally important
is how they have mentored, recruited and developed their teams,
creating opportunities across the agency for exceptional talent to
thrive."
Robertson, who joined Ketchum in 2011, will add responsibilities
for business performance and employee communities across
Europe, Brazil and Canada. She will serve as executive sponsor of
the firm's global influencer strategy, a key growth area for the
firm, and will continue to serve as executive sponsor for Ketchum's
global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.
"To be part of this agency during a time of transformation and
growth is a great honor," said Robertson. "Together, we are more
focused than ever on ensuring that Ketchum is the global powerhouse
of choice for the world's most amazing brands and delivering work
that matters to our people, our clients and society. This has been
underpinned by a people-first approach that has supported and
empowered our talented colleagues to grow and deliver outstanding
work."
In the role of global head of growth, Sauter will partner
closely with key market leaders to drive worldwide growth across
the agency. Sauter has led the U.S. growth team for four years and
is a 17-year Ketchum veteran. She will work closely with
Heather Blundell, Ketchum's
recently-appointed chief growth officer for Europe.
Sauter commented, "As excited as I am to take on this global
role, I'm even more excited about the opportunity this creates for
my team, allowing us to provide existing and prospective client
partners with the very best of Ketchum at every moment of our
relationship."
O'Brien will focus on the firm's immediate and long-term global
business strategies in his role as chief strategy officer. He
will continue to lead client experience globally in addition to his
role as engaged counselor to many Ketchum leaders and client teams.
O'Brien began his agency career at Ketchum, left for a short while,
and is one of many "Ketchum boomerangs," having returned in
2011.
"Ketchum is going from strength to strength," said O'Brien. "As
we plan our future, we have an opportunity to define the
communications industry for the next decade."
About Ketchum
The winner of 131 Cannes Lions, Ketchum is the most creatively
awarded firm in our industry. We're equal parts human-centered and
business-focused, empathetic and intelligent. As a global
communications consultancy, we combine the deep industry and
specialty expertise of boutique firms with global reach to find
unexpected connections that lead to lasting relationships and work
that matters. For more information on Ketchum, a part of Omnicom
Public Relations Group, visit www.ketchum.com.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three
of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and
specialist agencies in areas including public affairs, language
strategy, global health strategy and change management. As the
largest group of communications professionals in the world, our
employees provide expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs
and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public
Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on
talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in
collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the
Communications Consultancy Network, a division of Omnicom Group
Inc. (NYSE: OMC).
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strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive
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