Fran Curtis & Alan NierobFran Curtis & Alan Nierob

Alan Nierob and Fran Curtis have been named co-presidents, entertainment worldwide, at Los Angeles-based powerhouse Rogers & Cowan.

Nierob, who previously filled the role of executive VP, started his publicity career as a Rogers & Cowan intern. In the years since he’s represented actors such as Robert Downey Jr., Rob Lowe, Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington, as well as producers, directors and athletes.

The veteran publicist got headlines this year when he helped Caitlyn Jenner field media in the wake of her trans woman identity revelation. Nierob worked behind the scenes for Jenner’s Diane Sawyer interview and notorious Vanity Fair cover, as well as Jenner’s E! TV series.

Executive VP Curtis, who has been with Rogers & Cowan since the early 80s, is perhaps best known as longtime publicist for the Rolling Stones. She’s given strategic counsel to some of the music industry's most iconic performers, and has lent her talents to TV and documentary series. Clients have included David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Elton John, Paul Newman, Claudia Schiffer and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Nierob and Curtis' new roles as co-presidents signals the first time Rogers & Cowan has had executives in the president role since co-founder Warren Cowan took that title in 1950.

"Alan and Fran are essential parts of the Rogers & Cowan family, and have always put forth an unparalleled level of energy and expertise in all areas of our business on behalf of our clients and our company,” said Rogers & Cowan Chairman Paul Bloch. “Coupled with Rich's operational and financial acumen, we feel that we have an executive leadership team in place which will allow Rogers & Cowan to build on our longstanding position in the industry as the premiere entertainment public relations firm, and continue to provide our clients with innovative, forward thinking ideas and services."

Rogers & Cowan this week also named Richard Davis chief operating officer and CFO.