Weber Shandwick Promotes Chris Perry to President, Digital Communications

NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global public relations agencies, announced the promotion of Chris Perry to president, digital communications. In this new position, Perry will lead the firm's efforts to conceptualize and deliver strategic "inline" communications programs, while expanding the practice's innovative product, service and research offerings.  

Perry has relocated to the firm's New York office and continues to report to Gail Heimann, vice chair, Weber Shandwick.

"Chris has played an instrumental role in the explosive growth and success of our digital communications practice globally," said Gail Heimann, vice chair, Weber Shandwick. "His vision and leadership in the digital space has been a tremendous asset for the firm and our clients."

Perry, a 10-year veteran of Weber Shandwick, most recently was executive vice president, Digital Strategy and Operations and general manager of the firm's Los Angeles office. Prior to this, he worked in the Detroit office where he led a number of pioneering and industry-renowned new media campaigns as the client leader for General Motors.

He is a member of the Social Media Club Los Angeles, Word of Mouth Marketing Association and PRSA.  Perry speaks frequently on the evolution of media and marketing strategy.  He graduated from the University of Dayton, with a degree in marketing communications.

About Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick is a leading global public relations agency with offices in 76 countries around the world. The firm's success is built on its deep commitment to client service, our people, creativity, collaboration and harnessing the power of Advocates - engaging stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputation. Weber Shandwick provides strategy and execution across practices such as consumer marketing, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, corporate and crisis management. Its specialized services include digital/social media, advocacy advertising, market research, and corporate responsibility. In 2009, Weber Shandwick was recognized as PRWeek's inaugural Global Agency Report Card Gold Medal Winner, an 'Agency of the Decade' by Advertising Age, Global Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report, and International Consultancy of the Year by PRWeek UK. The firm has also won numerous 'best place to work' awards around the world including PR News and The Holmes Report. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.

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