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| Liz Keller |
Liz Keller, who was most recently executive VP at MSL Global's strategy center of excellence, is now at Burson in San Francisco as EVP, US strategy lead.
During her more than 20-year career Keller has handled clients in the biotech, pharma, personal care, CPG, technology and fast food sectors.
Keller also did an eight-year stint Weber Shandwick, rising to EVP, strategic business development, North America.
She also held strategy posts in London at Flipside Group, Friday and Edelman.
Craig Buchholz, Burson’s US CEO, called Keller an “exceptional strategic leader who is highly skilled in uncovering the deep human insights that facilitate genuine audience engagement and lead to preference, performance and ultimately strong reputations for brands and organizations.”
WPP owns Burson.
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