ryan richertRyan Richert will join Golin as executive director of global media on Jan. 1, responsible for talent across the Interpublic firm's network.

He had been traveling the world as buildOn, the digital storyteller non-profit group. That organization runs after-school programs in America's toughest high schools and at-risk students overseas to build programs in the world's poorest countries. Richert shot, produced and edited videos in Central American and Africa.

Earlier, Richert led Edelman's media services group, working for clients such as Wal-Mart, Starbucks, Shell, Pfizer and Unilever. He also worked at CKPR and as an on-air TV reporter.

Chicago-based Richert will report to Gary Rudnick, Golin's Americas president.