Mainardo de Nardis is Global President and COO of Edelman, where he drives global strategy, client growth and operational excellence across the firm’s worldwide network.

Edelman today announced a series of senior leadership appointments that will accelerate the firm’s strategic agenda.

Mainardo de Nardis will become our new President and Chief Operating Officer. He has served on the board of our parent company, Daniel J. Edelman Inc., for the past five years.

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In an age of rapid change and skepticism, trust in health is fragile, yet more vital than ever. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health makes this clear: no institution – government, business, NGOs, or media – is trusted to address people’s health needs.

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My good friend Lally Weymouth, editorial writer for The Washington Post, died yesterday of pancreatic cancer.