brad maysBrad Mays, general manager for Edelman Digital's 75-staffer Chicago unit, has moved to Burson-Marsteller to oversee integration of digital and analytics into the firm's operations.

Mays, who remains in the Windy City, took up the managing director, US digital integration, slot on Oct. 1 for the WPP-owned Burson. His client experience spans blue chips like ConAgra, Humana, Hershey's, Intel and Chevrolet.

He was previously stationed in Austin for Edelman, serving as EVP and managing director and guiding the launch of the independent firm's Southwest digital operation. Mays took the Chicago digital reins when David Armano was promoted to a global role last year.

Earlier agency stints included WCG and FleishmanHillard.