FleishmanHillard Announces Wave of New Global Leadership Appointments

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FleishmanHillard, a subsidiary of Omnicom, announced key leadership appointments under new President and CEO J.J. Carter. The appointments include Lisa Moehlenkamp as chief operating officer, Emily Frager as chief client officer, Mitch Germann as chief business development and brand officer, Ephraim Cohen as global head of data and digital, Faith Howe as chief of staff, and Mark Mortell as global head of practices and sectors. These leaders join previously appointed executives Patti Portnoy (CFO), Della Sweetman (president, Americas and CSO), and Adrianne Smith (chief diversity and inclusion officer). The restructuring aims to modernize operations, enhance client services, and accelerate the firm's transformation through intelligence and technology.

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• Strategic leadership restructuring to modernize operations
• Focus on data, digital solutions, and AI integration
• Strengthening of client operations and business development

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced several key roles as a part of its global leadership team under recently appointed President and CEO J.J. Carter. These individuals will be responsible for defining critical growth areas and operational priorities as the firm continues its evolution.

 "As we accelerate the modernization of our firm, these appointments are vital to our future," said Carter. "By fortifying our operations with proven agency leaders and elevating new voices, we will fuel our growth and the transformation of our work. This first phase of appointments strengthens accountability for client operations, business development, industry expertise, data and digital, and preparing our workforce for change. On this foundation we will expand our use of intelligence and technology, while becoming a more dynamic, modern consultancy."

The following leadership roles will join previously appointed leaders Patti Portnoy (chief financial officer), Della Sweetman (president, Americas and chief strategy officer) and Adrianne Smith (chief diversity and inclusion officer), forming the senior functional and operational leaders in the agency:

• Lisa Moehlenkamp to chief operating officer. In this role she will drive operational excellence, urgency and impact worldwide, working closely with Carter and Omnicom partners. Previously chief of staff and chief talent officer for the agency, Moehlenkamp has been with FleishmanHillard for more than 25 years following her time at SBC (now AT&T).
• Emily Frager to chief client officer. In this role she will lead commercial excellence for the firm's largest clients, supporting top client leaders committed to delivering the highest standards of modern communications. Currently general manager of the agency's Southern California operations, Frager began her career at FleishmanHillard Chicago before joining Lennar Ventures as their chief marketing officer, boomeranging back to the agency in 2016.
• Mitch Germann to chief business development and brand officer. In this role, he will lead the agency's business development operation and will oversee FleishmanHillard's brand and marketing efforts. Formerly the agency's global managing director of Retail, Sports and Lifestyle sector. Germann served in senior leadership roles at Nike and Jordan Brand, previously was general manager of FleishmanHillard Southern California, a global client leader and veteran of three FleishmanHillard offices (Kansas City, Los Angeles and San Francisco).
• Ephraim Cohen to global head of data and digital. In this role, he will drive enterprise-adoption of intelligence, media and digital solutions, including generative AI and other new platforms. Cohen is currently global managing director of Media & Platforms (media relations, influencer and social and paid), and was previously general manager of FleishmanHillard New York. Cohen also held positions with Edelman and MikeWorldWide.
• Faith Howe to chief of staff. In this role, she will lead the evolution of global talent, focusing on leadership development and organizational excellence, while preparing the agency's talent and systems for the future. Formerly the agency's UK managing director of talent and one of our leading consultants in the Talent and Transformation practice, Howe has worked for FleishmanHillard for 11 years. She began her career at Taylor Bennett Ltd.
• Mark Mortell to global head of practices and sectors. Previously the chief global client leadership officer, he will focus on elevating the firm's specialist expertise across industry sectors working closely with leaders of Health, Technology, Retail, Sports & Lifestyle, Financial and Professional Services, Manufacturing and Energy, Government and Public Sector and key capabilities. Mortell joined the agency in 2002, following executive leadership roles at Aer Lingus, the Irish Tourist Board and the Bank of Ireland.

In due course, Carter intends to make additional appointments that will strengthen the agency's vertical expertise, capabilities and key geographies that serve the agency's largest clients.  

About FleishmanHillard 
FleishmanHillard specializes in public relations, reputation management, public affairs, brand marketing, digital strategy, social engagement and content strategy. FleishmanHillard was named 2020, 2021 and 2022 Campaign Global PR Agency of the Year; 2023 ICCO Large Agency of the Year – The Americas; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Agency of the Year; 2022 and 2023 PRWeek U.S. Outstanding Extra-Large Agency of the Year; 2023 Campaign US PR Agency of the Year; 2021 PRovoke APAC Consultancy of the Year; and 2021 PRWeek UK Large Consultancy of the Year. FleishmanHillard is part of Omnicom PR Group and has nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries. 

About Omnicom PR Group (OPRG)
Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) is the largest global network of communications and consulting agencies in the world. It is home to three of the top global PR agencies FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and more than a dozen specialist agencies in corporate and public affairs, political consulting and advertising, language strategy, global health strategy and organizational transformation. OPRG is part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC). www.TeamOPRG.com.

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FAQ

Who are the new leadership appointments at FleishmanHillard in 2024?

The new appointments include Lisa Moehlenkamp (COO), Emily Frager (CCO), Mitch Germann (Chief Business Development Officer), Ephraim Cohen (Global Head of Data and Digital), Faith Howe (Chief of Staff), and Mark Mortell (Global Head of Practices and Sectors).

What is FleishmanHillard's strategy for modernization under new CEO J.J. Carter?

The strategy focuses on strengthening accountability for client operations, business development, industry expertise, data and digital transformation, and workforce preparation for change, while expanding the use of intelligence and technology.

How will these appointments affect FleishmanHillard's operations within Omnicom (OMC)?

The appointments aim to drive operational excellence and impact worldwide, with the COO working closely with Omnicom partners to modernize the consultancy and enhance service delivery.