FleishmanHillard Inc., an Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) agency, announced that its current Global Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas J.J. Carter will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2024.
“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.”
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 the United States along with Canada and Mexico, was general manager of one of the firm’s largest offices in San Francisco, was global client relationship manager for one of the agency’s biggest multinational accounts, and he built on the firm’s existing experience to launch the agency’s global sports marketing practice. During his time at FleishmanHillard, he has also recruited transformative leaders across key markets, global accounts and practice areas.
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“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.
SOURCE: PRNewswire