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| Jim Joseph |
Former BCW global president Jim Joseph is coming on board at Ketchum as global chief marketing and integration officer, a newly created position.
In addition to working with Ketchum’s teams worldwide, Joseph will collaborate with agencies across the Omnicom Public Relations Group and overall network to develop client solutions and drive thought leadership.
Most recently, Joseph served as chief customer solutions officer at IPG Health. He has also been CEO at Citizen Relations and president and partner at Lippe Taylor. His client-side positions include marketing manager at Church & Dwight (Arm & Hammer) and product director at Johnson & Johnson.
“The deep experience he brings in client relationship building, agency leadership and expertise in so many of our consultancy’s growth categories are clear. And importantly, his values and commitment to people, relationships and inclusion are aligned with Ketchum’s,” said Ketchum president and CEO Mike Doyle.
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