NEW YORK, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading public relations agency Ketchum today announced the election of nine new partners. Ketchum partners are responsible for ensuring the firm provides world-class public relations services to its clients while offering a high-quality workplace experience for employees. Four of the nine new partners are from offices outside the United States, including the U.K., Italy, Russia and China.
"Ketchum's partners are the drivers and caretakers of our firm – managing our business today and helping us plan for tomorrow, all while demonstrating outstanding client commitment, devotion to their teams, and a consistently collaborative mindset," said Rob Flaherty, Ketchum senior partner and CEO. "We're looking forward to welcoming these nine colleagues into our existing group of 69 talented partners."
This year's partner group includes three colleagues who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to clients combined with leading an area of expertise. They are:
- Amy McCarthy, director, New York Healthcare Practice
- Jo-ann Robertson, managing director, U.K. Corporate & Public Affairs Practice, based in London
- Julie Schumacher, director, New York Food & Wellness Practice
Reflecting Ketchum's great progress towards building a global presence that is one of the broadest in the business, this year's partner group includes four individuals who play a key role in leading an office from four different regions. The four are:
- Serguey Chumin, co-founder and financial director, Ketchum Maslov, based in Moscow
- Andrea Cornelli, CEO, Ketchum Italy, based in Milan
- Simeon Mellalieu, general manager, Ketchum Hong Kong
- Jamey Peters, associate director, Ketchum South, based in Dallas
Further illustrating the firm's deep commitment to operational excellence, this year Ketchum added two new partners from this area. They are:
- Amanda Kowal Kenyon, director of organizational development, based in New York
- Craig Mersky, general counsel and secretary, based in New York
"I'm so pleased to recognize these colleagues and all of their contributions to the agency and our clients," said Flaherty. "Ketchum will benefit greatly from the added strength these nine colleagues bring to our worldwide partner group."
About Ketchum
Ketchum is a leading global communications firm with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. Named 2012 PR Agency of the Year (PRWeek and European Excellence Awards) and the winner of an unprecedented three consecutive 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 of Diversified Agency Services, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., visit www.ketchum.com.
About Diversified Agency Services
Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), manages Omnicom's holdings in a variety of marketing communications disciplines. DAS includes over 200 companies, which operate through a combination of networks and regional organizations, serving international and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.
About Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Group Inc. (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
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