Michael Murphy, who served as CEO and stepped down as chairman of Grayling last year, has landed at Waggener Edstrom as senior global advisor.
The Seattle-based independent firm said Murphy will advise its executive team as it looks to expand globally. "Michael's global mindset and experience offer Waggener Edstrom a strong advantage as we pursue higher levels of global growth," said president/founder Melissa Waggener Zorkin.
Since leaving Grayling in August 2013, Murphy has counseled companies through his UK-based Michael Murphy & Ltd. firm.
Murphy was deputy CEO at Weber Shandwick before leading Trimedia through its acquisition by Huntsworth, Grayling's parent. He then led Grayling as CEO for nearly four years before taking on a chairman role in 2013 to manage the transition to current CEO Pete Pederson.
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