Big Wins and Organic Growth Spark New Hires and Leadership Appointments in Porter Novelli's North America Region

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global public relations leader Porter Novelli announced a number of new hires and internal promotions in its growing North America region. A result of new client wins and organic growth, these important talent additions and structure changes will support the region as it delivers results for clients around the globe.

Ted Sabarese joins Porter Novelli as regional creative director, North America, reporting to Megan King, global director of PN Creative. Sabarese will lead the North America creative team delivering content strategy, development and production, brand identity and expression, advertising, experiential marketing and design. Most recently Sabarese served as director of experiential marketing and digital creative director at Chobani. He is based in Porter Novelli's New York office.

Adam Scholder joins Porter Novelli as senior vice president, based in the agency's Chicago office, where he will be responsible for the growth of Chicago's client roster. Scholder comes to Porter Novelli from Olson Engage where he served as senior vice president and general manager. Prior to that, he worked at agencies including Burson-Marsteller, and has led work for clients including MillerCoors, McDonald's, Kraft Foods and Whole Foods. Scholder will report to Brad MacAfee, president, North America.

"Ted and Adam fill important senior-level roles for Porter Novelli in areas where our clients are asking for more and more support," said MacAfee. "We are thrilled to welcome them to the team and we can't wait to see the strategic and creative value they will deliver for clients."

In addition to these new hires, Porter Novelli has made several important internal changes in order to better structure the North American region to serve its clients and deliver results, as well as build on its strengths as a talent-centric workplace.

Joining the Seattle team is Fred Shank, promoted to executive vice president and head of West Coast consumer. He will lead Porter Novelli's work with key clients, reporting to MacAfee.

Erin Osher has been promoted to executive vice president, deputy managing director of the New York office, working closely with Darlan Monterisi, managing director, New York. In Atlanta, Melissa Taylor has been appointed deputy managing director alongside Brad MacAfee, managing director, Atlanta and president, North America. Osher and Taylor will provide leadership support in areas including talent development, new business, client service and operations in their respective offices.

"These appointments represent an exciting time at Porter Novelli," said MacAfee. "With a number of significant new business wins in the latter half of 2014 and existing clients expanding their work with us, the North American region is growing and we need to keep pace. We couldn't be more excited about the talent we have in place to do that—the creativity, strategic thinking, passion and commitment they bring will deliver in a big way—for the agency, our employees and our clients."

About Porter Novelli 
Porter Novelli is the global public relations agency that pioneered social marketing. We've been motivating people to change deeply ingrained behaviors rooted in cultural and social norms for more than 25 years. Porter Novelli is a different kind of agency—and we recognize, respect and champion companies with the spirit, drive and tenacity to do things differently. We like taking on big challenges, and even bigger challengers, and we seek out clients who feel the same way—clients who have the conviction to tell their own story, and the courage to innovate from who they have been into who they know they can be. For additional information, please visit www.porternovelli.com. Porter Novelli is a part of the DAS Group of Companies.

About The DAS Group of Companies 
The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. OMC (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

Contact: 
Tricia Whittemore
Porter Novelli 
tricia.whittemore@porternovelli.com 
603-219-6088

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