FleishmanHillard's J.J. Carter Named President and CEO; John Saunders to Become Chairman
FleishmanHillard, an Omnicom PR Group agency, announced a leadership transition effective Oct. 1, 2024. J.J. Carter, 49, currently Global Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas, will become President and CEO. He succeeds John Saunders, 66, who will take on the role of Chairman.
Carter, with FleishmanHillard since 2005, has held various leadership roles and is known for his expertise in brand strategy, technology, and leadership narratives. Saunders, who has been with the company for over 37 years, expressed confidence in Carter's ability to lead the agency forward.
The transition aims to drive innovation, teamwork, and growth, expanding client relationships globally. Carter will report to Chris Foster, CEO of OPRG, and join the global leadership team.
FleishmanHillard, un'agenzia del gruppo Omnicom PR, ha annunciato un passaggio di leadership a partire dal 1 ottobre 2024. J.J. Carter, 49 anni, attualmente Chief Operating Officer Globale e Presidente per le Americhe, assumerà il ruolo di Presidente e CEO. Succede a John Saunders, 66 anni, che ricoprirà il ruolo di Presidente.
Carter, in FleishmanHillard dal 2005, ha ricoperto vari ruoli dirigenziali ed è conosciuto per la sua competenza nella strategia di marca, nella tecnologia e nelle narrative di leadership. Saunders, che è con l'azienda da oltre 37 anni, ha espresso fiducia nella capacità di Carter di guidare l'agenzia verso il futuro.
La transizione punta a incentivare l'innovazione, il lavoro di squadra e la crescita, ampliando le relazioni con i clienti a livello globale. Carter riporterà a Chris Foster, CEO di OPRG, e entrerà a far parte del team di leadership globale.
FleishmanHillard, una agencia del grupo Omnicom PR, anunció una transición en el liderazgo a partir del 1 de octubre de 2024. J.J. Carter, de 49 años, actualmente Director de Operaciones Globales y Presidente de las Américas, se convertirá en Presidente y CEO. Sucede a John Saunders, de 66 años, quien asumirá el rol de Presidente.
Carter, en FleishmanHillard desde 2005, ha ocupado varios roles de liderazgo y es conocido por su experiencia en estrategia de marca, tecnología y narrativas de liderazgo. Saunders, que ha estado en la empresa durante más de 37 años, expresó confianza en la capacidad de Carter para llevar a la agencia hacia adelante.
La transición tiene como objetivo impulsar la innovación, el trabajo en equipo y el crecimiento, ampliando las relaciones con los clientes a nivel global. Carter informará a Chris Foster, CEO de OPRG, y se unirá al equipo de liderazgo global.
플레시먼힐라드(FleishmanHillard), 옴니콤 PR 그룹 소속의 에이전시,가 2024년 10월 1일부로 리더십 전환을 발표했습니다. 현재 글로벌 COO이자 아메리카 대통령인 J.J. 카터(J.J. Carter, 49세)는 회장 및 CEO로 임명됩니다. 그는 존 손더스(John Saunders, 66세)의 후임이 됩니다. 존은 의장직을 맡게 됩니다.
카터는 2005년부터 플레시먼힐라드에 재직하며 다양한 리더십 역할을 수행했으며, 브랜드 전략, 기술 및 리더십 서사 분야의 전문성으로 잘 알려져 있습니다. 37년 이상 이 회사에 근무한 손더스는 카터가 회사를 성공적으로 이끌 수 있을 것이라고 확신했습니다.
이번 전환은 혁신, 팀워크 및 성장을 촉진하여 전 세계 고객 관계를 확대하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 카터는 OPRG의 CEO인 크리스 포스터(Chris Foster)에게 보고하며, 글로벌 리더십 팀에 합류할 것입니다.
FleishmanHillard, une agence du groupe Omnicom PR, a annoncé une transition dans son leadership effective à partir du 1er octobre 2024. J.J. Carter, 49 ans, actuellement Directeur des opérations mondiales et Président pour les Amériques, deviendra Président et CEO. Il succède à John Saunders, 66 ans, qui assumera le rôle de Président du conseil.
Carter, chez FleishmanHillard depuis 2005, a occupé divers postes de direction et est reconnu pour son expertise en stratégie de marque, technologie et récits de leadership. Saunders, qui est dans l'entreprise depuis plus de 37 ans, a exprimé sa confiance en la capacité de Carter à mener l'agence vers l'avenir.
Cette transition vise à favoriser l'innovation, le travail d'équipe et la croissance, tout en élargissant les relations avec les clients à l’échelle mondiale. Carter rendra compte à Chris Foster, CEO d'OPRG, et rejoindra l'équipe de direction mondiale.
FleishmanHillard, eine Agentur der Omnicom PR Group, kündigte einen Führungswechsel zum 1. Oktober 2024 an. J.J. Carter, 49 Jahre alt, derzeit Global Chief Operating Officer und Präsident der Americas, wird Präsident und CEO. Er tritt die Nachfolge von John Saunders, 66 Jahre, an, der die Rolle des Vorsitzenden übernehmen wird.
Carter ist seit 2005 bei FleishmanHillard und hat verschiedene Führungspositionen innegehabt. Er ist bekannt für seine Expertise in Markenstrategie, Technologie und Führungserzählungen. Saunders, der seit über 37 Jahren im Unternehmen ist, äußerte Vertrauen in Carters Fähigkeit, die Agentur in die Zukunft zu führen.
Der Übergang zielt darauf ab, Innovation, Teamarbeit und Wachstum zu fördern und die Kundenbeziehungen weltweit auszubauen. Carter wird an Chris Foster, CEO von OPRG, berichten und Teil des globalen Führungsteams werden.
- Leadership transition plan in place for continuity
- J.J. Carter's extensive experience within the company (since 2005)
- John Saunders continuing involvement as Chairman
- None.
Leadership Transition Will Take Effect on Oct. 1, 2024
Carter, 49, was named the agency's global chief operating officer and
"J.J. has the experience, skills and vision to rapidly expand on the legacy of FleishmanHillard. I am confident in his ability to drive innovation, teamwork and growth that will accelerate FleishmanHillard's excellence and expand relationships with clients around the world," stated Chris Foster, CEO of OPRG. "We are grateful for John's decades of commitment and leadership and look forward to his ongoing guidance as chairman of FleishmanHillard."
Saunders' relationship with FleishmanHillard began more than 37 years ago, when the agency he founded in
"I look back on more than three decades at FleishmanHillard with pride and gratitude for the support of so many colleagues around the world and the trust that some of the world's leading companies have placed in us. However, it's now time for me to step back and spend more time with my family both in
"I have full confidence in J.J. as president and CEO. I have seen him in action over many years and respect his strengths, and his ability to lead no matter the pace and complexity of change. J.J. is a person of outstanding personal integrity and I wholeheartedly endorse his selection," Saunders said.
Carter has been with FleishmanHillard since 2005 and has held a variety of key leadership roles. He previously oversaw the agency's East and West regions in
"It's an enormous privilege to follow John and lead the organization into the future during one of the most complex and consequential moments in our history," Carter said. "To accelerate our growth, deliver transformative work for clients and create a best-in-class experience for our people, we will embrace our strengths as a trusted client partner, while also expanding our capabilities and exploring new tools and ways of working together. We will always deliver intelligent, creative, audience-first solutions that drive impact for our clients."
Regarded as a trusted advisor to iconic brands in their biggest moments and on the largest global stages, Carter has counseled clients through IPOs, CEO transitions, groundbreaking product launches, complex mergers and global sponsorship activations. He excels at connecting brand, business strategy, technology and leadership into cohesive narratives that resonate with employees, customers, investors, business partners and media alike.
Carter will report to Foster and will be a member of OPRG's global leadership team.
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
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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