NEW YORK, April 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Burson-Marsteller,
a leading global strategic communications and public relations
firm, today announced that Jodi
Brooks has been promoted to Chair of the firm's U.S.
Technology Practice, effective immediately.
In her new role, she will work closely with other practice and
market leaders in the U.S. under the leadership of U.S. CEO
Michael Law, to whom she reports.
Brooks will be responsible for leading and growing the firm's
Technology Practice across the U.S.
"Jodi brings fresh perspective, unique insights and a level of
drive and energy that inspires her colleagues and clients," said
Law. "Her tireless efforts to bring world-class results to
her clients, build the practice and grow the next generation of
talent embody the caliber of professional I am proud to call a
colleague."
Before joining Burson-Marsteller in 2013 as a Managing Director
in the practice, Brooks was Senior Vice President at Weber
Shandwick, where she managed the global Bausch + Lomb, global
Honeywell ACS and Polaroid accounts. She also led the Honeywell
Nobel Laureate program and provided ongoing strategic direction for
national media relations. Earlier in her career she held senior
roles at Ketchum and Ogilvy PR.
About Burson-Marsteller
Burson-Marsteller, established
in 1953, is a leading strategic communications and global public
relations firm. It provides clients with strategic thinking and
program execution across a full range of public relations, public
affairs, reputation and crisis management, advertising and digital
strategies. The firm's seamless worldwide network consists of 73
offices and 85 affiliate offices, together operating in 110
countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of
Young & Rubicam Group, a subsidiary of WPP (NASDAQ: WPPGY), the
world's leading communications services network. For more
information, please visit www.burson-marsteller.com.
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