Ruder Finn Hires Robin Kim to Head Global Technology & Innovation Practice

Kim's hire extends agency's top 10 technology market position and growing global footprint

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Oct 28, 2014, 12:30 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruder Finn, Inc., a leading independent global communications agency, today announced the hire of Robin Kim as Executive Vice President, Managing Director to head its Global Technology & Innovation Practice. Kim will be based out of the agency's San Francisco office, Ruder Finn West, as of November 10, 2014 and will report to CEO Kathy Bloomgarden.

Kim's appointment underscores Ruder Finn's rapidly growth across major technology multinationals sector, as well as with leading organizations in healthcare, financial services, education and other sectors looking to transform their industries by leveraging the tremendous impact of technology in people's lives.

This addition also reinforces Ruder Finn's growing footprint in the San Francisco area. Launched in the fall of 2012, Ruder Finn West has grown significantly, gaining global assignments with clients such as Nokia, Bridgelux and Cengage Learning and expanding into larger office space earlier this year. In 2013, Ruder Finn's full-service digital practice, RFI Studios, launched RFI West, also based out of the agency's San Francisco office, and is working with multinational clients such as Samsung, Shire and Amgen.

"We are thrilled to welcome Robin to Ruder Finn at this exciting time, as our client roster and talent base continue to grow, particularly in San Francisco," said Bloomgarden. "Robin's appointment will enable us to further expand and enhance our capabilities, as well as foster strategic insights to support our clients across our global offices."

With 20 years of global communications counsel across Fortune 50 leaders and high-growth startups, Kim comes to Ruder Finn from Edelman in Silicon Valley, where she led the agency's enterprise and B2B portfolio and served as global client leader for several leading technology multinationals. Prior to that, she served in executive leadership positions within WPP, most recently as Managing Director, EMEA at Burson-Marsteller. She has lived and worked across nine markets in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. "Ruder Finn's growth has been driven by their leadership in the areas that matter most to clients, at a time when technology is transforming every aspect of the way people live and work," said Kim. "I am so excited to be joining Ruder Finn and to help build off of this phenomenal momentum."

ABOUT RUDER FINN, INC.
Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent communications agencies with dual headquarters in the U.S. and China. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments and non-profit organizations. The agency is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate & Public Trust, Technology & Innovation, and Consumer Connections. RFI Studios, the agency's full-service digital practice, leads the industry in designing and developing internal collaboration platforms, building conversations and communities around brands, and staying top-of-mind in the world of mobile applications. Ruder Finn's work, talent and culture have received industry-wide recognition, including the 2013 and 2014 Bulldog Stars of PR's Global Agency of Year Award in the Multinational Practice category and 2013 and 2014 PR News' Top Places to Work in PR Award. For more information, visit www.ruderfinn.com and whatsnext.ruderfinn.com.

CONTACT:
Meagan Sloan
Ruder Finn, Inc.
(212) 583-2760
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