Bret Werner Joins MWWPR As Chief Client Officer And Executive Vice-President

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MWWPR today announced that Bret Werner, co-founder and former Managing Director of Catalyst, has joined the global independent firm as Chief Client Officer and Executive Vice-President. In this new role, Bret will be responsible for leading strategy, growth and deepening client relationships across all practice groups and offices.

"Bret has worked with many of the world's leading brands developing award-winning campaigns that have made a tangible impact on their key business objectives. Equally important, he has been instrumental in leading and growing two of the most respected and innovative firms in our industry," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWWPR.

"Bret is an exceptional client strategist, consumer visionary and a proven innovator, and he truly personifies our Matter More philosophy. At MWWPR, Bret will play a central role in helping the firm refine our omni-channel service offerings, client strategy and delivery excellence for the next phase of our aggressive growth."

Werner will report to Michael Kempner and be a leading member of the agency's senior executive committee.

Under Werner's leadership, Catalyst was a three-time winner of PRWeek's Agency of the Year, the 2015 SABRE Consumer Agency of the Year, and PRWeek's and SABRE's Best Use of Crisis Communication for work with Under Armour at the Sochi Winter Olympics.

Prior to Catalyst, Werner was Managing Partner at Taylor, where as a member of the management team, he helped reposition the firm and its business approach. That strategy was highlighted by Harvard Business School in a case study of that restructuring entitled "Transformation at Taylor." Taylor's revamp earned The Holmes Report's Consumer Agency of the Decade award.

"I've always admired the leadership, the strength across multiple practice areas and entrepreneurial spirit of MWWPR. This amazing opportunity to join Michael Kempner and an incredibly talented, passionate team is the perfect next chapter in my professional career," said Werner. "I love to help grow companies and MWWPR has one of the most successful and motivating growth stories in our business.  It's an extraordinary time to be part of building MWWPR's national and global footprint and its well-deserved reputation of fearless client service, creativity and results."

Werner will be based in MWWPR's New York City office.

About MWWPR

MWWPR is one of the world's top global independent public relations agencies with a network of nine offices across the US and Europe. A full-service firm that approaches communications without the boundaries of expected thinking, MWWPR's expertise spans Consumer Brands, Technology, Corporate Communications and Reputation Management, Sports & Entertainment, Luxury Lifestyle, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, LGBT and Wellness & Nutrition. 

With dedicated insights, strategy, data and analytics, social media, creative and technology teams, MWWPR ensures that clients Matter More™ to the stakeholders who matter most. MWWPR's Matter More™ approach has been recognized by numerous, top industry awards. In 2015, MWWPR was honored with a gold at the American Business Awards for "Company of the Year," and 2014 accolades include the Global SABRE Award, "PR Agency of the Year" and "Company of the Year" by the International Business Awards, as well as "Top Places to Work in PR."

To learn more about MWWPR, visit http://www.mww.com or @MWW_PR.

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