FleishmanHillard Integrates Porter Novelli to Form a Stronger, More Specialized Global Communications Consultancy
The combination brings deeper sector expertise, faster access to solutions and greater scale to meet growing client complexity.
As part of the realignment of Omnicom Public Relations, Porter Novelli is integrating as a dedicated brand into FleishmanHillard, uniting two industry-leading communications consultancies to better serve clients navigating complex business and reputational challenges.
The integration reflects a strategic priority to deliver deeper sector expertise, faster solutions globally and more precise counsel for mission-critical work. FleishmanHillard now operates with expanded talent and specialization across key growth sectors.
A Stronger Platform for Clients
Together, FleishmanHillard and Porter Novelli form one of the industry’s most comprehensive communications consultancies with pronounced strength across:
- Health and life sciences
- Technology
- Financial and professional services
- Social impact and ESG
- Public sector and public affairs
The integrated organization will operate at greater scale in markets where clients are centered, enabling faster collaboration, broader access to specialized expertise and more consistent delivery of solutions across regions. This concentration of talent strengthens FleishmanHillard’s ability to advise at the intersection of reputation, policy, growth and transformation.
A portion of Porter Novelli’s current client portfolio — including U.S. public sector relationships and select other clients — will continue to be served under the Porter Novelli brand, which will operate as a dedicated brand within FleishmanHillard.
The combined organization will be led by an integrated executive leadership team, effective immediately:
- J.J. Carter, Global President and Chief Executive Officer
- Patti Portnoy, Chief Financial Officer
- Lisa Moehlenkamp, Chief Operating Officer
- Jillian Janaczek, Chief Executive Officer, Americas
- Della Sweetman, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
- Mitch Germann, Chief Growth Officer
- Emily Frager, Chief Client Officer
- Sakima Johnson, Chief Integration Officer
This leadership team will work closely with regional leaders across the Americas, EMEA and APAC to ensure continuity for clients while advancing the firm’s strategic priorities.
Looking Ahead
The integration reinforces FleishmanHillard’s position as a trusted partner for organizations facing global complexity, from regulatory and geopolitical risk to transformation, innovation and growth. By combining talent, expertise and scale, the firm is positioned to deliver more specialized and impactful communications for clients worldwide.
