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MSLGROUP on Thursday named PR and marketing veteran Curt Kundred as managing director for the Western Region as well as Global Head of Strategic Partnerships and Acquisitions.

Kundred, who is based in the agency’s San Francisco office, will lead MSLGROUP’s West Coast operations that include PR offices in the Bay Area, Seattle and Los Angeles.

Prior to joining MSLGRoup, Kundred served as President for the West Coast, East Coast and Canada for FleishmanHillard and President of the Western Region for Edelman.

“Curt’s strong agency experience, deep industry expertise and proven leadership abilities will be critical as we strengthen and significantly expand our business on the West Coast and around the globe,” said Ron Guirguis, U.S. CEO, in a statement.

In his strategic partnerships and acquisitions role, Kundred will help to develop MSLGROUP’s growth plans, and report to Global CEO, Guillaume Herbette.