Agency Promotes Executives to Regional Business Development Roles and Expands Capabilities to Drive Rigor, Creativity and Global Solutions for New and Existing Clients

ST. LOUIS, October 26, 2016 — FleishmanHillard has named Della Sweetman chief business development officer – a newly created position for the agency. Other key appointments in the agency’s global business development organization include Marianna Deal as managing director, business development for the Americas; Paul Haugen as managing director, business development for Europe, Middle East and Africa; and Joanne Wong as managing director, business development for Asia Pacific.

“We continue to put our clients and people at the center of our business and culture because their success supports our success as an agency,” said John Saunders, president and CEO. “We are delighted to appoint Della to this new global role, the latest step for her in a long and productive career at FleishmanHillard and in recognition for her part in our global business development performance over the last year. Additionally, the appointment of a strong bench alongside her on this global new business team will improve on the exceptional service we provide to our current clients while also attracting new and exciting client partnerships.”

FleishmanHillard’s business development function has been expanded with additional resources and capabilities to support growing client demand for global integration and solutions at scale, as well as to support existing and new clients with bespoke solutions from across the agency and in close collaboration with the recently established Omnicom Public Relations Group.

The agency also confirmed a number of regional director level positions, lead generation leaders and a global business development services team, including dedicated creative directors, as part of the expanded global unit.

Sweetman was appointed head of the agency’s business development efforts for the Americas in 2013. Prior to that, she was general manager for FleishmanHillard in Southern California.

Along with this role, she will continue to serve as global client leader for one of the agency’s top clients.

Deal was formerly head of business development for the agency’s U.S. Central Region. Haugen was formerly the agency’s lead planner for the EMEA region. Wong served as client service leader on several large APAC agency relationships and new business liaison for the region.

“In a year that we are proud to celebrate our 70^th anniversary milestone, we are especially grateful for the opportunities afforded us by our clients and new prospects who believe in our agency and our people,” said Saunders. “We’ve had a remarkable performance in 2016 and we are committed to continuing to prove our value to our people, to our trusted clients and to our partners within Omnicom.”

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy.  FleishmanHillard was named PRWeek’s 2014 Global Agency of the Year and 2014 Asia Pacific Network of the Year, “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2016; and among PRWeek’s 2013 “Best Places to Work.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and has more than 85 offices in 30 countries, plus affiliates in 43 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com .

About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top global public relations agencies worldwide and eight specialist agencies in public affairs, marketing to women, fashion, global health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses more than 6,000 public relations professionals in more than 330 offices worldwide who provide their expertise to companies, government agencies, NGOs and nonprofits across a wide range of industries. Omnicom Public Relations Group delivers for clients through a relentless focus on talent, continuous pursuit of innovation and a culture steeped in collaboration. Omnicom Public Relations Group is part of the DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. that includes more than 200 companies in a wide range of marketing disciplines including advertising, public relations, healthcare, customer relationship management, events, promotional marketing, branding and research.

ST. LOUIS, October 6, 2016 — FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Mike Cearley, senior vice president and senior partner, to global managing director, social and innovation.

“Social marketing and communications is a key growth area for FleishmanHillard going forward,” said J.J. Carter, chief operating officer and president of FleishmanHillard’s Americas region. “Mike has done a tremendous job leading a team of social specialists, and in this new role will build upon the world class reputation and expectation we’ve set with our practice and take it to the next level.”

Cearley will be responsible for bringing together social leaders across FleishmanHillard’s network to establish a strong, interdependent community. Together, they will develop and deliver a signature global social POV; build and deepen relationships with key social clients, influencers and strategic partners; help recruit and train top social talent; and establish the “FH Lab” as the community for innovation and exploration that will continuously test, learn and launch new social offerings.

Cearley began his career as a filmmaker and has more than 20 years of experience in emerging and social media, integrated marketing and storytelling. While at FleishmanHillard his work has included leading the Chevy social team, which has won three Cannes Lions.

SHANGHAI, 13 September, 2016 — FleishmanHillard has boosted its bench strength in Shanghai appointing Suki Zhao, who joins as vice president and will head up FleishmanHillard’s Brand/Lifestyle team in Shanghai with responsibility for managing communications in China for some of FleishmanHillard’s largest global clients. With over 10 years’ international agency experience, Suki Zhao brings significant […]

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ST. LOUIS, August 24, 2016 — FleishmanHillard today announced it has named Emily Frager to lead its operations in Los Angeles and Orange County.  Frager re-joins the agency from Lennar Ventures, where she has served as Chief Marketing Officer since 2014.  She originally joined FH in 1998 and since that time has held senior positions in the firm’s Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles and San Diego offices.  Frager replaces Mitch Germann who departs to lead global communications for Nike’s Jordan Brand.

“We are delighted to welcome Emily back to FH, and to congratulate Mitch on this exciting career opportunity,” said J.J. Carter, global Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas.  “We are so fortunate to have a rich network of distinguished alumni that enables us to replace a very capable leader with another well-respected colleague.”

“The people and culture of FleishmanHillard are unmatched in the industry,” Frager said. “I couldn’t be more excited to be coming home.”

During his tenure with the firm, Germann served in three offices (Kansas City, San Francisco and LA) and led global accounts, developed a thriving creative social operation and successfully led the LA office.

“There was literally only one place in the world that could take me away from FleishmanHillard,” Germann said. “Words can’t begin to express how grateful I am for my time here, the lifelong friendships I’ve built and the power of the FH global network – I’ll always be part of the FH family.”

Germann wraps his duties on September 7 and Frager will re-join the firm on September 26.