Smith to Lead Ogilvy Public Relations' Global Corporate Practice

Seasoned European Corporate Reputation Specialist Appointed to Prominent Global Role

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR), an integrated global communications firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Smith as Managing Director of its Global Corporate Practice, effective February 1.

With more than 20 years of experience, Smith brings strong expertise in developing international corporate reputation programs for his clients and leading multi-national teams. Smith joins Ogilvy PR from Hill & Knowlton where he was head of the agency's EMEA Corporate Practice for the past three years. Previously, he was CEO of Edelman's UK operations. He will report to Global CEO Christopher Graves.

Welcoming Smith, Christopher Graves said, "Stuart is among the best in the business and I'm delighted he is joining us. Our corporate practice is experiencing considerable momentum in the marketplace and I am confident he will contribute to our ambitious plans for growth globally. He has the talent, creativity, reputation, international experience and leadership skills to be a valued colleague and a great asset to our clients."

As managing director, Smith will be responsible for building on the success of Ogilvy PR's significant presence in the corporate reputation and branding arena. Smith has led multinational and global campaigns for some of the world's leading brands and brings experience from leadership positions on both the client side and in agencies.

His experience of developing strategy spans a wide range of disciplines: integrated marketing; campaign design; change management; digital; crisis management and issues preparedness; organizational design; stakeholder relations; CSR; corporate reputation; research and insights; and internal communications. His sector experience includes energy, consumer products, technology, professional services, healthcare and beverage. He is also a seasoned new business veteran.

At Hill & Knowlton, Smith oversaw all aspects of the practice's innovation, intellectual property, business development and client service.

"Ogilvy PR has an exciting strategy and is well-placed to take advantage of the changing world of marketing and communications to create excellent integrated solutions for corporate brands the world over," said Smith. "I am excited to be a part of such a thriving and innovative network of people."

Stuart has a background in environmental science and earned a doctoral degree from Oxford University. He lectures regularly on University courses in the United States and United Kingdom.  He and his teams have been the recipients of many industry awards for campaigns spanning internal communications, CSR and corporate reputation. Smith will initially be based in London.

About Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR) is a global, multi-disciplinary communications leader operating in more than 80 markets. Named Large Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and PRNews, Ogilvy PR blends proven PR methodologies with cutting edge digital innovations to craft strategic programs that give clients winning and measurable results. In its 30th year, Ogilvy PR provides strategic public relations counsel to a variety of clients across its social marketing, public affairs, healthcare, consumer marketing, 360-degree digital influence, corporate, and technology practices. Through its subsidiary, Feinstein Kean Healthcare, the agency also offers additional experience in the cancer field, as well as specialized expertise in molecular medicine, advanced biomedical research, leading life science and healthcare technologies and treatments. Ogilvy PR is part of the WPP plc, one of the world's largest communications services organizations (Nasdaq: WPPGY) (www.wpp.com). For more information, visit our Web site at www.ogilvypr.com.

SOURCE Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

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