Sara Gavin, a nearly 30-year veteran of Weber Shandwick and president of its key Minneapolis office, has been named president/North America of the Interpublic unit.

Gavin, Calhoun
Gavin, Calhoun
She succeeds Cathy Calhoun, who shifts to the new global chief client officer slot in charge of strengthening client relationships across practice areas/geographies.

Calhoun, who has more than 30 years of WS service, reports to CEO Andy Polansky, who praised her strategic leadership, drive and ability to anticipate and capitalize on shifts in the fast-changing business environment.

Gavin has counseled financial services, consumer, digital, agricultural and government clients.

She reports to Gail Heimann, WS president.