Porter Novelli Names Karen Ovseyevitz Head of San Francisco

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global purpose communication consultancy Porter Novelli today announced that Karen Ovseyevitz has been named managing director of the agency's San Francisco office. As managing director, Ovseyevitz is responsible for talent management and strategic growth as the office councils leading brands on how to drive their reputation and make a positive impact. She will continue as Porter Novelli's President of Latin America and the interim Head of Technology.

"Karen is an incredible global leader that has a proven track record of driving positive change for our clients and our people," said Brad MacAfee, CEO of Porter Novelli. "Her deep expertise in the field of technology paired with her passion for social impact make for the perfect ingredients as she steps into this new role in San Francisco."

Ovseyevitz co-founded the Mexico City agency Martec Porter Novelli in 1993, overseeing client strategies, training, media relations and business development. She was appointed regional director for Latin America in 2007 and President for Latin America in June 2013. She also served as Managing Director of Porter Novelli Ft. Lauderdale and co-managing director of Martec Porter Novelli. Under her leadership, Martec Porter Novelli was named Mexico City's Top Agency for four consecutive years, from 2015-2018.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to work in a market that is home to some of the best and brightest innovators of our time," said Ovseyevitz. "Now more than ever, there is an undeniable business case for leaders and brands in the technology industry to lean into their purpose and drive positive change in society. I look forward to the work that lies ahead and embrace the opportunities that await."

In her 26 years with Porter Novelli, Ovseyevitz has served as a senior consultant for brands like Microsoft, FICO, Sony and Nokia, among others. Ovseyevitz is an existing member of Porter Novelli's executive committee and will continue to report directly to Brad MacAfee, CEO.   

About Porter Novelli
Porter Novelli is a global purpose communication consultancy. We believe organizations must thrive on the ambition to make a positive impact. Brands with a clear purpose motivate action, secure loyalty and encourage advocacy. We partner with our clients to find, live and tell their unique position to the audiences who matter most—both to their cause and their bottom line. This is what drives us. For additional information, please visit www.porternovelli.com. Porter Novelli is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group.

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, marketing to women, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,300 public relations professionals in more than 370 offices worldwide who provide their 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 DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

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