TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ketchum, one of the world leaders in communications and public relations, today promoted Emma Capombassis to the position of director of its Toronto office, responsible for Ketchum operations across Canada. Capombassis has been a senior vice president and member of the Ketchum Canada leadership team for eight years.
An award-wining professional, Capombassis brings deep local and international marketplace experience to her work with Ketchum clients in Canada and to the global and cross-border clients she supports. In addition to her unique perspective from working in 18 different countries, Capombassis' expertise extends beyond pure public relations to include developing and implementing multifaceted marketing communication programs that engage all types of stakeholders.
"As a client counselor, Emma's insights and cool-under-fire presence are immensely valuable," said Barri Rafferty, senior partner and North American CEO. "But her leadership shines brightest when she's energizing teams to peak performance, mentoring young professionals, and building a high-performing culture."
Capombassis brings tremendous energy and disciplined focus to some of the most complex, multibrand, multimarket clients that Ketchum serves in Canada. In 2014 she led a growth initiative for Ketchum Canada that generated tremendous results and continues to echo throughout the organization.
Before joining Ketchum in 2007, Capombassis worked for Cohn & Wolfe and Citigate Dewe Rogerson. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in business studies and marketing from the University of Westminster in London. She also received numerous awards in recognition of her PR skills and contribution, including from PRWeek, the International Association of Business Communicators and the Canadian Public Relations Society.
"It's an extraordinary time for our clients, our industry and for Ketchum in Canada and globally," said Capombassis. "As part of the Ketchum global team, we have deep expertise in new disciplines that help our clients connect with their customers in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago. That has just blown the doors off what it means to be a PR professional today."
Capombassis succeeds Ketchum partner Geoffrey Rowan, who has taken one the role of senior counselor for editorial content and leadership communication for Ketchum North America.
About Ketchum
Ketchum is a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. The winner of 11 Cannes Lions and an unprecedented four PRWeek Campaign of the Year Awards, Ketchum partners with clients to deliver strategic programming, game-changing creative and measurable results that build brands and reputations. For more information on Ketchum, a part the DAS Group of Companies, visit www.ketchum.com.
About The DAS Group of Companies
The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.
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