Kathy Fieweger Appointed General Manager of MWW Group's Chicago Office

CHICAGO, May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (www.mww.com), one of the top ten global independent public relations firms, announced today that Kathy Fieweger has been appointed EVP and general manager of the firm's Chicago office.  Fieweger, an experienced communications professional who has counseled numerous C-level executives of well-known brands on complex matters affecting the entire organization, also becomes leader of the national Enterprise Risk and Labor Relations practice.

Fieweger, who previously had served as EVP, corporate reputation, at the firm has more than 20 years of experience in media, public relations and financial communications.  Her breadth of experience includes corporate and executive positioning, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and crisis, risk and issues management, and labor relations.  Fieweger joined MWW Group in early 2011 and immediately became one of the senior leaders of the firm's national corporate practice.

"In the short time since she joined MWW, Kathy has made a tremendous impact in helping to steer the growth and development of both our Midwest operations and national corporate practice," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group.  "Kathy's leadership, passion and deep and varied range of experience have already made her a driving force as a leader within our organization."

"Kathy is one of the industry's foremost authorities on corporate reputation, and works with our clients' most senior executives to incorporate the necessary strategies and tactics to target all of the stakeholder groups that impact an organization," added Kempner.  "Her leadership and strategic thinking will be of tremendous value as we continue to help our clients nationwide navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape and build trust and relevancy with their stakeholders."

Prior to joining MWW, Fieweger served as senior vice president at Edelman, where she specialized in crisis and issues management, advising clients on high-risk engagements including legal matters, labor issues and complex financial transactions with international impact. Before her tenure at Edelman, Fieweger worked with Financial Dynamics, a division of FTI Consulting, on its special situations team. As vice president, Fieweger managed restructurings, complex transactions and crisis communications. As a former journalist, she is also an experienced media trainer for executives.

Previously, Fieweger served as a director at United Airlines, working with senior management to develop and execute communication strategies to maintain airline viability, brand preservation and operational performance during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. A former journalist at Reuters, Fieweger began her career as an aviation reporter, ultimately serving as the U.S. aero team leader.  She also served as an institutional banker at U.S. Bancorp, working with the Illinois State Treasurer and the Illinois Funds investment pool.

Fieweger holds a Master in Business from the University of Chicago, a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame. She is a member of the Turnaround Management Association and volunteers at the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras.

About MWW Group

MWW Group is one of the top ten global independent public relations firms and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and "Aim High. Deliver" commitment to client service. MWW Group is a different kind of agency.  Passionate, driven, highly experienced professionals with an entrepreneurial attitude, strategic thinking and flawless execution.  At MWW Group, we're game changers, provoking new ways of thinking for ourselves and our clients.  This attitude and ability results in category re-defining campaigns and the delivery of outstanding results for our clients, exceeding their expectations and business goals.  In the past year, MWW Group was named both "Midsize Agency of the Year" and "Strategic PR Agency of the Year" by The Holmes Report and "Digital Firm of the Year" and "Team of the Year" by PR News.  The firm has consistently been named one of the Top Places to Work in PR by PR News.  For more information visit www.mww.com and follow MWW Group on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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