Capstrat on Tuesday promoted Karen Albritton, currently President of the PR agency, to CEO-President, effective Jan. 1, 2016. Ken Eudy, founder and current CEO, will become chairman.
In her new role, Albritton will be responsible for agency strategy, operations and financial performance.
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Eudy will continue to provide senior counsel to clients and contribute to agency strategy.
“Karen is the ideal person to be appointed CEO at this important stage in Capstrat's evolution,” said Rob Flaherty, president-CEO of Ketchum, in a statement. “Having both Ken and Karen continue in their leadership roles is a great thing for Capstrat and its clients,” said Rob Flaherty, president and CEO of Ketchum.
Capstrat is a member of the Ketchum global network.
Albritton joined Capstrat in 2000 and was appointed president in 2007. Prior to joining Capstrat, she served as managing director at FGI marketing and VP and associate media director at McKinney+Silver.
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