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Susan Howe, Global CEO
Weber Shandwick
909 Third Ave., New York, NY 10022
212/445-8000; fax: 212/445-8001
www.webershandwick.com
We’re redefining PR agency leadership to operate at three critical intersections:
Weber Create: Earned-first creativity where influence meets culture.Through Cultural Choreography, we design data-driven, earned-first, and paid-integrated approaches that build cultural relevance, build brands, and build businesses.
Weber I/O: Innovation where code meets culture, integrating data, tech, and AI in communications strategies, including crisis navigation and predictive scenario planning.
Weber Advisory: Modern corporate and public affairs, guiding C-suite leaders where business meets culture amidst complex reputation, political, and stakeholder challenges.
Our major practice areas include: Health, food & beverage, financial services, government & public sector, mobility & transportation, technology, retail & CPG, travel & lifestyle, media & entertainment, non-profit, energy, industry & manufacturing.
Founded: 2001.
Agency Statement:
Weber Shandwick is the leading global communications and advisory agency that propels businesses forward with offerings engineered to earn value. Leveraging advanced analytics, proprietary AI technology, and the ingenuity of the industry's most forward thinkers and doers, Weber Shandwick grows businesses in an evolving world.Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being named in the top three Public Relations and Brand Strategies companies on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list for the past three years, honored as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2023, named PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year, ranked #1 on PRovoke’s Global Creative Index in 2024 & 2025, honored on Ad Age’s A-List in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and as the outlet’s inaugural PR Agency of the Year in 2026, and named Campaign Global’s PR Agency of the Year in 2023. Additionally, Weber Shandwick was the most awarded PR agency at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the third consecutive year, including earning the PR industry’s first-ever idea-led Cannes Grand Prix in the Brand Experience & Activation category.
Susan Howe, Global CEO
Karen Pugliese, Global President
Jim O’Leary, Global President + North America CEO
Tom Beckman, Global Chief Creative Officer
Joy Farber Kolo, Chief Impact Officer
Dustin Johnson, Global Chief Commercial and Innovation Officer
Laura Schoen, Chief Healthcare Officer, TWSC & Chair, LATAM
Staci Rucker, Exec. VP, Inclusion & Belonging
Tyler Kim, CEO, Asia Pacific
Hugh Taggart, CEO, EMEA
Mark Sullivan, CFO
Mike Rosich, CEO, Current Group
Kate Bullinger, CEO, United Minds
For a complete listing of our global offices please visit www.webershandwick.com.
Weber Shandwick in the news with O'Dwyer's:
| • | On the Move: Diven Joins CURA Strategies as SVPTue., Aug. 4, 2026...AstraZeneca and AbbVie. She has also held positions at JPA Health, Porter Novelli and Weber Shandwick . Diven brings expertise spanning earned media, digital strategy, data and analytics, stakeholder engagement and... |
| • | Omnicom Posts 7.2% Q2 GrowthWed., Jul. 29, 2026...up $679.1M in revenues, which represents 11.3 percent of overall revenues. Its PR group include Weber Shandwick Collective, Mercury, Golin Ketchum, DeVries Global, FleishmanHillard, Current Group, Marina Maher Communications and Portland.... |
| • | PR Firm News: VPE Gets New OwnershipWed., Jul. 15, 2026...who joins the agency as EVP, Asia. Chin was previously SVP strategic planning at Weber Shandwick . Praytell’s Singapore office will combine its creative communications capabilities with the regional strengths of... |
| • | On the Move: BPCM Recruits Prada VetMon., Jul. 13, 2026...said BPCM partner Nancy Cuocci MikeWorldWide names Joseph Sorrentino as its first chief intelligence officer. Sorrentino joins from Weber Shandwick , where he was EVP, analytics & intelligence, leading the discipline across North America. He... |
| • | On the Move: WPP Production Names Paulson NYC MDWed., Jun. 17, 2026...most recently managing director at Alliance Advisors IR. He previously held executive posts at Weber Shandwick , Edelman and ChemTrak. At CORE, Voss will help lead the firm’s healthcare investor relations... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's Dowd Moves to AllisonWed., Jun. 10, 2026...Dowd, who was most recently president of the health practice in the Americas at Weber Shandwick , comes on board at Allison Worldwide as global president, health + wellness, effective June... |
| • | The End of the Old Agency OrderMon., Jun. 8, 2026...is reportedly exploring a sale. At the same time, the agencies of OPRG, including Weber Shandwick and Fleishman-Hillard, are shrinking amid Omnicom's acquisition of IPG. Burson, Weber and Fleishman are... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's Aglar Moves to MWWWed., May 20, 2026... Dave Aglar Dave Aglar, who was most recently integrated media lead for North America at Weber Shandwick , is moving to MikeWorldWide, where he will be chief integrated media & innovation officer. In... |
| • | Weber President O'Leary Takes Helm at Penta GroupThu., May 14, 2026... Jim O'Leary Jim O’Leary, Weber Shandwick global president and North America CEO, has joined Penta Group, the DC corporate advisory,... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's Yoder Moves to Ruder FinnMon., May 11, 2026... Kelly Yoder Ruder Finn has hired Kelly Yoder, who spent a dozen years at Weber Shandwick , rising to North America health lead, as managing director, global head of health &... |
| • | On the Move: Penn State Health Names Royer PR ChiefWed., Apr. 29, 2026...Berlin, Germany. She was previously senior public relations manager at Wayfair and worked at Weber Shandwick and Cone. She has leadership expertise across media relations, influencer marketing, executive thought leadership,... |
| • | OMC's 'Core Operations' Post 6.7% Q1 GrowthTue., Apr. 28, 2026...to win in the increasingly fragmented and complex marketing environment. OMC’s PR group, which includes Weber Shandwick , Golin, Ketchum, FleishmanHillard, Porter Novelli and Marina Maher Communications, combined for $659.8 revenues.... |
| • | On the Move: FINN Names Swan Head of Futures and Client TransformationMon., Apr. 27, 2026...innovation at Minneapolis ad agency Fallon and held a variety of senior roles at Weber Shandwick . In his new role, his duties will include developing AI-powered innovation frameworks and tools,... |
| • | Weber Shandwick's AI Guru Moves to FGS GlobalFri., Apr. 24, 2026... Ethan Bauley FGS Global has named Weber Shandwick veteran Ethan Bauley head of its AI advisory. He will counsel clients about how... |
| • | On the Move: Stagwell Brings On Olesnevich, SchutteFri., Apr. 17, 2026...held the chief strategy post at IPG DXTRA Health and was EVP, strategy at Weber Shandwick . At Spectrum, Talbot will lead the firm’s communications and public relations business, guiding strategy,... |
| • | On the Move: Method Communications Crowns King to Launch CorpComms UnitTue., Apr. 7, 2026...to head up the agency’s new corporate communications specialist group. King joins Method from Weber Shandwick , where served as Seattle market lead, overseeing regional operations across technology, nonprofit, hospitality and... |
| • | PR Firm News: Mark Allen Acquires Alban CommunicationsFri., Mar. 13, 2026...Co. Alban was founded in 2008 by Frances Alban, who previously held roles at Weber Shandwick , Hill & Knowlton, and Jack Morton Worldwide. The agency has represented clients across South... |
| • | On the Move: McKinney Recruits Siercks for Consumer PushTue., Feb. 24, 2026... Jae Siercks McKinney brings on Weber Shandwick SVP, client experience Jae Siercks to lead its newly launched consumer PR practice, which is aimed... |
| • | OMC’s Wren Closes Books on IPG DealThu., Feb. 19, 2026...session will begin at 9 am and end at 12:30 pm. On the PR front, Weber Shandwick , Golin/Ketchum, Mercury, Portland, FleishmanHillard and Marina Maher Communications reported a 12.4 percent rise in... |
| • | PR Firm News: UK's PHA Group Expands to NYCFri., Feb. 6, 2026...global chief client & growth officer and president at Current Global, and EVP at Weber Shandwick . “Clients want senior access, creativity, and clarity in an increasingly fragmented landscape, and PHA... |
| • | Amazon’s O’Connor Moves to Real ChemistryMon., Feb. 2, 2026...firm with $665M in net fees. Prior to Amazon, O’Connor served as VP-healthcare communications at Weber Shandwick ; account supervisor, media relations at GCI Health; and senior account executive, healthcare at Edelman. New... |
| • | Weber Shandwick Lands Israel's Finance MinistryThu., Jan. 15, 2026... Israel’s Ministry of Finance has retained Weber Shandwick to provide institutional investor relations support services connected to the issuance of international debt... |
| • | PR Firm News: PRSA/NY Names Cohen '26 PresidentWed., Jan. 14, 2026...Cohen succeeds Ken Kerrigan, who has held executive posts at Bliss Group, Infinite and Weber Shandwick . Kerrigan will now serve as immediate past president. Bill Smith, SVP at Highwire PR,... |
| • | Morty Matz, Mentor and MagicianWed., Jan. 7, 2026...Brody, a public relations consultant, served as a media strategist and editorial specialist at Weber Shandwick , Ogilvy Public Relations and Howard J. Rubenstein Associates after his tenure with Matz Associates.... |
| • | Former Imre President Smokler Joins AvoqFri., Dec. 12, 2025...marketing, business development, budget planning and client management. Earlier, he held senior executive roles at Weber Shandwick and led public affairs and external communications for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Smokler joins the... |
| • | PR Firm News: KCSA Launches AI LabTue., Dec. 2, 2025...context-rich insights synthesized across millions of sources and multimodal content formats. Its clients include Weber Shandwick and the Boston Consulting Group. “The right intelligence is invaluable to a business, and... |
| • | eBay's Allen Moves to Daily PayMon., Dec. 1, 2025...client relationship manager at Edelman. She has also served as an account supervisor at Weber Shandwick . In her new role, Allen will oversee brand marketing, communications, social media, and creative. Her... |
| • | IPG Posts 5% Dip in Last Gasp as Public CompanyTue., Nov. 11, 2025...in revenues as it heads for a merger into Omnicom. The specialized communications services group ( Weber Shandwick , Golin, DeVries Global, Current Global and IPG DXTRA Health) reported a 6.8 percent plunge... |
| • | Your Pitch Was Rejected: How To Survive—And FlourishFri., Nov. 7, 2025...Brody, a public relations consultant, served as a media strategist and editorial specialist at Weber Shandwick , Ogilvy Public Relations and Howard J. Rubenstein Associates. He is the author of the... |
| • | Reilly Steps Down as CEO of DGA GroupFri., Oct. 31, 2025...unit, founded Westhill Partners, and held the vice chairman post at BSMG Worldwide (now Weber Shandwick ). Kumar joined Albright Stonebridge in 2015 after working on the National Security Council at the... |
| • | On the Move: Weber Shandwick Vet Welch Takes Chanel PostFri., Oct. 31, 2025... Katie Welch Chanel names former Weber Shandwick EVP, global brands Katie Welch head of U.S. brand and company communications, a new role, effective... |
| • | Weber Shandwick Alum Davis Takes 4Media Group PostThu., Oct. 23, 2025... Scott Davis Scott Davis, former EVP, West consumer practice lead at Weber Shandwick , joins 4media group as EVP, head of public relations, North America, a newly created... |
| • | H/Advisors Abernathy Hauls In DudaMon., Oct. 20, 2025... Peter Duda Peter Duda, who was Weber Shandwick ’s president of its global crisis and issues management practice, has joined H/Advisors Abernathy as... |
| • | Going Out On Your Own: How To Know You’re ReadyTue., Oct. 14, 2025...Brody, a public relations consultant, served as a media strategist and editorial specialist at Weber Shandwick , Ogilvy Public Relations and Howard J. Rubenstein Associates. He is the author of the... |
| • | PR Firm News: Compass Global Communications Launches US OfferingWed., Oct. 8, 2025...noise, reach key decision-makers and deliver results that impact the bottom line.” Current Group, a Weber Shandwick Collective unit that includes dna Communications and Current Global, introduces CurrentWell, a consumer health... |
| • | On the Move: FINN Partners Ups McGarrFri., Oct. 3, 2025...& Knowlton. Before that, she was EVP, global head of marketing and brand at Weber Shandwick , where she redesigned the positioning and go-to-market strategy for the agency. Stephan has also... |
| • | On the Move: New York Mets Hire HurvitzThu., Oct. 2, 2025...enhance cross-functional collaboration. Before joining Zeno, she was director, paid planning & buying at Weber Shandwick ’s Resolute Digital unit. Algozin led the North America Paid Media Center of Excellence at... |
| • | Actions, Not AcronymsFri., Sep. 26, 2025...and it’s a moment for purpose with pragmatism,” said Jim O’Leary, CEO of the Weber Shandwick Collective North America and global president. The report found an upswing in business-focused language to... |
| • | PR Firm News: LAVIDGE Promotes Publicity UnitTue., Sep. 23, 2025...who joins LAVIDGE from B2B tech firm Headstand after stints at Allison, Ogilvy and Weber Shandwick , will be charged with bringing a fresh perspective to the agency’s PR department. “This... |
| • | PR Firm News: DC-Based Narrative Strategies Opens in NYCTue., Sep. 9, 2025...an SVP at Sloane & Company and has also served as a director at Weber Shandwick . Newhall has led communications and messaging strategy for leading cryptocurrency advocacy organizations and advised... |
| • | On the Move: Vice Media Names Spence CCOThu., Sep. 4, 2025...TRUE Global Intelligence, its global research, analytics and intelligence consultancy. Kim joins FleishmanHillard from Weber Shandwick where she was an EVP as well as head of Nexus, its analytics and... |
| • | Rud Pedersen Group Adds DeriWed., Sep. 3, 2025...Rud Pedersen Group’s London office as a senior advisor. He did a three-year stint at Weber Shandwick ’s corporate advisory group, where he launched brands, wrote thought leadership pieces and cultivated clients... |
| • | On the Move: Weber Shandwick Bolsters UK PA TeamThu., Aug. 14, 2025... (L-R) Jonathan Ashworth, Laura Gabb, Ben Stetson Weber Shandwick names Jonathan Ashworth UK chairman of public affairs and Laura Gabb joins the agency as EVP, head of UK... |
| • | PR Firm News: Attention Comms LaunchesWed., Aug. 6, 2025...be led by managing director Andy Checo, who has also held executive posts at Weber Shandwick and Havas. It will work hand-in-hand with dex’s account, creative, and media units to... |
| • | On the Move: Raffetto Herman Hires Jones, BrownWed., Aug. 6, 2025...and brand at healthcare solutions platform Accolade. He was previously an EVP at both Weber Shandwick and Edelman. “Christiaan will bring his experience in global agencies as a strategic counselor... |
| • | PR Firm News: KRG Advisors LaunchesWed., Jul. 30, 2025... KRG Advisors is launched by former Weber Shandwick president of corporate advisory Chris Deri. Deri, who has also held senior posts at... |
| • | IPG Records 6.6% Drop in Q2 RevenuesTue., Jul. 22, 2025...for marketers in every industry sector, around the world,” according to Krakowsky. During Q2, IPG’s Weber Shandwick , Golin, IPG DXTRA Health and experiential agencies group posted 3.1 percent revenue growth to... |
| • | Weber Keeps Eye on Global Media For TokyoFri., Jul. 18, 2025... Weber Shandwick has filed its fiscal 2025 contract with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for PR services. The... |
| • | What Every PR Client Needs (It Starts with a 'P')Fri., Jul. 11, 2025...Brody, a public relations consultant, served as a media strategist and editorial specialist at Weber Shandwick , Ogilvy Public Relations and Howard J. Rubenstein Associates. He is the author of the... |
| • | On the Move: FanDuel Fortifies PA RanksMon., Jul. 7, 2025...our industry responsibly and sustainably." Michael Frohlich WPP tabs Michael Frohlich, who was most recently EMEA CEO at Weber Shandwick , to lead communications and public affairs effective next month, succeeding Chris Wade. At ... |
