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Mitch Markson, president, consumer marketing and global creative director, is responsible for campaign development and the strategic and creative direction of client programs. Mitch also develops intellectual property for the firm, including goodpurpose™, a new way to engage consumers and brands to work together to take action and effect positive social change for mutual benefit.

Gary Grates, president and global managing director, Edelman Change and Employee Engagement, oversees the employee engagement and strategic organizational communications practice. Gary has more than 20 years of corporate, marketing/brand, labor, merger/acquisition and strategic communications experience with a particular expertise in change management/employee (internal) communications. Gary has counseled a number of national and global organizations including General Motors, Caterpillar, Shell, Carrier, Novartis, Mellon Bank, Mobil, Zeneca, British Airways, Coca-Cola, The McGraw-Hill Companies and Dell.

Daniel J. Edelman, founder & chairman of Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., parent company of Edelman and Zeno, the fifth largest independent PR firm, is the recipient of Columbia University's Distinguished Alumnus Award and the John Jay Award for Distinguished Professional Achievement. In 1999, the China International Public Relations Association presented him with the first-ever Outstanding Achievement Award "for bringing modern public relations practices to China." For more than half a century Dan has been at the forefront of the industry and is credited with pioneering many of the techniques that are now staples.

Janice Rotchstein, chief quality officer, created and oversees Edelman's Quality Initiative in response to the increasing complexity of managing multinational and multipractice business and to the firm's tremendous growth. Janice works with the Edelman Executive Committee and a global task force. She manages company-wide enhancement programs and monitors their use. She oversees the firm's client relationship assessment system that measures client satisfaction and recognizes employees' contributions.

Matthew J. Harrington, president & chief executive officer, U.S., has more than 18 years experience in public and financial relations, counseling both U.S. and international companies. Matthew is currently responsible for the Edelman offices in Atlanta and New York, the firm's largest office with ten business units. Matthew is a specialist in corporate positioning and reputation management, with expertise in crisis communications, merger and acquisition activity, initial public offerings, and the establishment of investor relations programs for companies in a variety of industries.

Rob Rehg, president of Edelman's DC office, has worked in public relations, politics, public affairs and journalism for more than 20 years. During his time at Edelman, Rob has counseled clients on reputation management, corporate communications, crisis and issues management and mergers and acquisitions. His clients at Edelman have included: American Automobile Manufacturers Association (Chrysler, Ford and General Motors); American Airlines; AT&T; BankBoston; Nissan; Siemens Transportation; USAir; UNOCAL; S.C. Johnson; and the governments of Chile, Portugal, Korea, Malawi, Angola and India.

Freda Colbourne, chief executive officer, Canada, has more than 20 years experience in corporate public relations, including 10 years as a senior executive with Edelman. She is a recognized leader in counselling CEOs and organizations – in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors – through high-profile crises, complex financial transactions and challenging issues involving corporate reputation.  Freda has been a strategic communications partner to Cara Foods; the Ontario Government’s Ministry of Health and Tourism Toronto during the SARS crisis; Pfizer Canada; Mars Canada and the Certified General Accountants of Canada.

Victor Malanga, executive vice president and worldwide chief financial officer is responsible for managing Edelman and overseeing Zeno’s global financial operations. Vic oversees financial strategy and planning, budgeting, auditing, treasury, legal functions and financial systems, as well as contributes to business planning. Vic supports the firms’ mergers and acquisitions and oversees company insurance, contracts and agreements, corporate level negotiations including real estate and major supplier and client contracts.

Gail Becker, president, Western region, Chair Canada & Latin America, brings a breadth of experience encompassing consumer marketing, technology, public affairs, entertainment and healthcare. Gail provides strategic counsel to a range of clients including the National Association of Broadcasters, Nissan and Microsoft Corporation. Gail joined Edelman after serving as vice president of publicity and communications at Warner Home Video where she was charged with spearheading the global public relations introduction and launch of the DVD format on behalf of Warner Bros. and Time Warner, leaders in development of the technology.

Alan VanderMolen, president, Asia-Pacific, is based in Hong Kong, overseeing the operations of fourteen offices in nine countries. VanderMolen specializes in corporate positioning, public affairs, marketing and organizational communications, issues management, market expansion and regulatory consulting. He has expanded Edelman in Asia by 30% in two years.

Bob Grove, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, serves as the Managing Director for the Southeast Asian region. He has 20 years experience in marketing and communications, with ten of them in Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan). In his various leadership roles, Bob has provided communications counsel including corporate social responsibility and issues management, as well as brand and go-to-market strategy, across a broad range of industries for private and public sector clients, from government-led public initiatives, business-to-business and technology marketing, to consumer campaigns, such as the promotion of mobile phones and retail banking.

Patrick McGuire, President, US Creative Planning & Services, with over 20 years in marketing and agency public relations, has earned a deserved reputation as one of the country's most innovative consumer strategists. With the highest standard of quality, style and substance Patrick has instilled his unmistakable flair into hundreds of campaigns over the years for some of the most recognized names in American business, including Nissan, Johnson & Johnson, Columbia Sportswear, Benetton, Nintendo, Pepsi-Cola, Eddie Bauer, Muzak, AT&T, Amazon.com and many more. Prior to joining Edelman, Patrick founded and ran his own marketing public relations firm, WHaM Communications. In April of 1999 Edelman acquired WHaM, naming Patrick to his current position.

Richard Edelman, president & chief executive officer, has extensive experience in marketing and reputation management, with current assignments for Schering-Plough, Swiss Re and Gap. He has counseled several countries on economic development programs, including Egypt, Israel and Mexico. He serves on the board of directors of the New York Historical Society and Centers for Disease Control Foundation. Richard also is a member of the World Economic Forum, the Arthur W. Page Society, PR Seminar, the International Council of the Field Museum, and the World Corporate Ethics Council.

John Edelman, assistant to the chairman, managing director, global human resources, has more than 15 years experience in human resources, public relations and community relations. John supervises the firm's professional human resources (HR) staff. The global HR department is responsible for employee policies, compensation/benefits, recruitment, the employee human resources information system, employee relations, employee communication and training programs. John won a PRSA silver anvil in 2000 for Excellence in Internal Communication, in recognition of the firm's global launch of the company's vision, mission, and values program.

Thomas Zengage, Executive Chairman, Japan, has had an extensive career in consulting, investor relations and public relations in Japan, working on behalf of leading Japanese and non-Japanese corporations and other organizations, including AMB Property, Amgen, Brandes, CitiCorp, Credit Suisse, Daiichi-Sankyo, IBM, JETRO, Kao, Mizuho, Nikko Cordial, ORIX, Prospect, Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association, Scion, SoftBank, WL Ross & Co., and others. Thomas was previously CEO and a principal shareholder of IBI Inc., Japan’s pioneering IR and PR agency. He ultimately sold IBI to LSE traded WPP Group plc, and as Representative Director managed IBI’s merger with Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide.

Bob Angus, president, A&R Edelman and senior chairman, global Technology practice, has a diversified background and more than 25 years experience in the electronics and computer technology industries. Bob has established A&R as one of Silicon Valley's top agencies with clients among the industry's most closely watched information and consumer technology brands. Under his leadership, A&R has built a reputation as a creative and persuasive force among industry opinion-leaders and has been central to shaping major issues affecting the mobile computing, Internet, enterprise and consumer technology markets.

Derek Creevey is chief of staff for Edelman. Based in the New York office, Derek reports to the president and CEO and oversees the firm’s Human Resource, Information Technology, Marketing, and Quality. Derek also serves as a member of the firm’s executive committee.

Nancy Ruscheinski, president & chief operating officer, U.S., has experience that spans the full spectrum of public relations programming, from consumer events and corporate positioning to publicity, production and issues management. Nancy also founded the firm's interactive and creative services groups, which has grown into a $10 million+ in-house creative unit providing design, media, interactive and meeting/event production to Edelman clients and offices throughout the U.S.

David Brain, president and chief executive officer, Europe, is responsible for the growth and development of Edelman's second largest geographical region with 529 people and $79 million in revenues. His track record highlights his senior-level experience in corporate positioning, brand marketing, technology and public affairs work - all on international programs.

Mike Seymour, international director for crisis and issues management, is responsible for crisis consultancy and support across markets internationally. In addition to bringing his experience of multi-market projects, he works with local offices and management teams in leading and coordinating cross border responses to serious issues and crises. Mike is a widely experienced risk manager and crisis counselor, who has worked alongside senior management in handling issues that could impact negatively upon a wide range of national and international businesses and industries.

Laurence Evans, president of StrategyOne, has been a research consultant for some of the world's largest corporations and brands. StrategyOne, Edelman's full-service research firm, develops custom research to provide insights that drive corporate reputation, public affairs and crisis management campaigns, and the branding and marketing of consumer products and services. The unit conducts research globally with a staff of 20 based in Chicago; Washington, D.C.; New York and London.

Nancy M. Turett, global president, Health, chairs Edelman's health practices — more than 300-specialists-strong — in Rx health, consumer health, health policy and public affairs, health branding, life sciences, health media, health alliances, clinical trial support, and sister medical education and publishing firm BioScience Communications. A member of the Edelman Executive Committee, Nancy leads the firm’s global corporate citizenship initiative, dedicated to universal youth education. She also is chair for Edelman’s Canada and Latin America regions. Nancy brings a holistic approach to addressing societal issues such as health empowerment, aging society, and universal youth education. Nancy is a trusted counselor for companies, NGOs, health providers, universities and associations.

Tim Scerba, chief operating officer, Latin America, has more than two decades of experience as a corporate reputation management and financial/investor relations practitioner, with expertise in consumer marketing, business-to-business marketing, crisis management, community relations, spokesperson training, and employee communications. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, he oversees Edelman’s wholly owned offices and network of strategic relationships in 15 markets in Latin America. Tim has counseled clients in sectors as diverse as advanced technology, consumer products, health, energy, tourism, automotive, financial services, legal, consumer electronics, and entertainment.

Rick Murray, president, Edelman Digital, helps the firm's day-to-day account teams create and execute their PR-centric campaigns - providng clients with integrated programs. Rick oversees the development of the firm's interactive design, media and events and our street marketing group called "Edelman on the Go."