NEW YORK, March 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter Novelli, one
of the world's leading Purpose communication consultancies,
announced today that David Bentley
will assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO), effective
immediately. As CEO, Bentley will continue to build on the
organization's mission to help companies and brands find, live and
tell their purpose in order to make an impact and drive business
results. This exciting announcement follows Porter Novelli's
selection as PRWeek's Best Place to Work Large Agency, PRWeek's
inaugural Purpose Agency of the Year and PRWeek/PR Council's Best
Diversity Initiative Agency of the Year in 2019.
"It is an honor and privilege to join the ranks as CEO of the
historic organization that is Porter Novelli. For more than 45
years, this company has successfully counseled clients and
delivered award-winning work, all while making a positive impact,"
said Bentley. "I am inspired by their work to date and am eager to
help propel the organization swiftly and effectively into the
future – for our people, our clients and our business."
Bentley brings to Porter Novelli a deep background in digital
and business strategy. He has spent his career both in agencies and
most recently as a senior leader at McKinsey & Company, helping
clients build new businesses, reimagining existing businesses and
counseling CEOs on meeting the demands of today's modern
market.
"David's diversity of experience across both agencies and
consultancies gives him a unique understanding of today's market
dynamics," said John Doolittle,
acting CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group. "Having spent his
career creating, and innovating traditional businesses, he is well
suited to lead Porter Novelli into the future as a global
consultancy."
Prior to McKinsey & Company, Bentley spent a decade in
North America and European
leadership positions at AKQA, before founding his own consultancy.
In his career, he has counseled companies such as Google, Johnson
& Johnson, Nike and Unilever.
About Porter Novelli
Porter Novelli is a
global purpose communication consultancy born from the idea that
the art of communication can advance society. More than 45 years
ago, we opened our doors – and people's eyes and minds – for brands
driven to make a positive impact. Today, we believe that
organizations must find, live and tell their purpose in order to
thrive. Those companies will motivate action, secure loyalty and
encourage advocacy — all in service to a healthier bottom line.
Porter Novelli is a part of the Omnicom Public Relations Group.
About Omnicom Public Relations Group
Omnicom Public
Relations Group is a global collective of three of the top
global public relations agencies worldwide and specialist agencies
in areas including public affairs, marketing to women, global
health strategy and corporate social responsibility. It encompasses
more than 6,300 public relations professionals in more than 370
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. (NYSE: OMC) 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.
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