Seth Rosenstein Rejoins MWW Group as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (www.mww.com), one the five largest independent public relations firms worldwide, announced today that Seth Rosenstein has rejoined the firm as executive vice president, chief financial officer. Rosenstein brings more than twenty years of experience with financial and operations management, including a previous stint as chief financial officer at MWW Group from 2004 to 2009.

Additionally, Rosenstein has held senior financial management positions at major global brands including Polo Ralph Lauren and the National Basketball Association.  During his tenure as the senior director of finance at Polo Ralph Lauren, Rosenstein managed all of the strategic planning and budgeting activities for the brand's global licensing.  Previously, Rosenstein had served as the Director, Finance and Controller for NBA Properties, Inc., providing financial leadership for the start-up of several of the league's high profile strategic business units. Rosenstein also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University as well as Felician College teaching a variety of courses including Business Ethics, Business Policy and an assortment of Finance and Accounting Courses. 

"We couldn't be more excited to have Seth back on board. He exceeds the CFO's conventional role, and is an exceptional member of MWW Group's senior management team," said Michael W. Kempner, president, CEO and Chairman of MWW Group. "In a short amount of time, Seth has already made immeasurable contributions to the company and community as a whole, especially in the transition of the firm back to an independent agency."

In January, MWW Group announced that Michael Kempner and members of the company's senior management team initiated a management led buy-out of the firm from Interpublic Group.  The buy-out occurred ten years after Kempner, who founded the firm, sold the agency to IPG.  The buy-out enables the firm to capitalize on the growth opportunities presented by the dynamic changes in the public relations industry by providing a nimble, entrepreneurial management framework that enables investment in key growth areas including digital and social media.

About MWW Group

MWW Group is one of the five largest independent public relations firms worldwide 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 2010, MWW Group was named Strategic PR Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, Digital Firm of the Year and Team of the Year by PR News and 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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