NEW YORK and LONDON, Jan. 27,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jo-ann
Robertson, partner and U.K. CEO for leading global
communications consultancy Ketchum, today takes on additional
responsibilities as U.K. CEO, Global Client Solutions. With this
expanded role, Robertson joins the firm's global executive
leadership team, reporting to president and CEO Mike Doyle.
"There's a real sense of optimism, ambition and bravery across
Ketchum, which I aim to nurture and accelerate..."
In addition to her continued leadership of the firm's U.K.
market, Robertson assumes global leadership and accountability for
several of the agency's largest client relationships. She also will
lead a sustained effort to accelerate the adoption of Ketchum's
proprietary consultancy framework across Europe, in partnership with country and client
leaders in that region.
"I am thrilled to add Jo-ann's many strengths, distinct voice
and important perspective to our global executive team," said
Doyle. "Her meteoric growth at Ketchum and her steadfast leadership
in the U.K. market are the barometer for the impact she'll have as
we partner to deepen our clients' experience across Europe and throughout the firm."
Under Robertson's leadership, Ketchum's London operation has been honored as
PRovoke's U.K. Consultancy of the Year and received
recognition for its deep commitment to diversity, equity and
inclusion from Creative Equals and PRWeek's Best Places
to Work in the U.K.
"There's a real sense of optimism, ambition and bravery across
Ketchum, which I aim to nurture and accelerate over the coming
months in partnership with my incredible global colleagues,"
Robertson said. "This expanded role allows me to focus on the
things that motivate and excite me the most: continuing to lead an
inspiring group of people and clients in our U.K. operations,
elevating our work through our global client partnerships to ensure
that everything we do with them creates impact that truly matters
in the world, and driving innovation and growth across key client
relationships as part of our proprietary consultancy model. It is
Ketchum's unique culture built around empathy and intelligence that
has led me to build my career here for the last 10 years, as well
as a relentless pursuit of excellence in all that we do."
Robertson's nearly 20-year career has included significant
agency experience in addition to stints in broadcast journalism and
political communications. She joined Ketchum in 2011 as managing
director of U.K. corporate and public affairs, during which time
she tripled the size of the team. She was named partner in 2013 and
was promoted to CEO of U.K. operations in 2017. Prior to Ketchum,
Robertson spent eight years leading Weber Shandwick's U.K.
corporate and public affairs team. She began her career as a
political activist and a TV reporter in Scotland.
About Ketchum
The winner of 105 Cannes Lions and
PRovoke's Global Creative Agency of the Year, Ketchum is the
most creatively awarded firm in our industry. We're equal parts
human-centered and business-focused, empathetic and intelligent. As
a global communications consultancy, we combine the deep industry
and specialty expertise of boutique firms with global reach to find
unexpected connections that lead to lasting relationships and work
that matters. For more information on Ketchum, a part of Omnicom
Public Relations Group, visit www.ketchum.com.
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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