NEW YORK (Sept. 5, 2024) – Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum has appointed Tamara Norman as Chief Executive Officer for the U.S. region. A thirty-year Ketchumveteran, Norman will assume responsibility for the agency’s strategy, innovation, client experience, growth and financial results in the region. She will blend her deep understanding of the agency with an objective, thoughtful eye toward what’s possible in the years ahead. Norman will report to Ketchum Global President and CEO Mike Doyle.
“The continual evolution of today’s communications landscape requires a leader with deep and varied expertise, a clear-eyed vision, and a bias for action. No one fits that description better than Tamara Norman,” said Doyle. “She is a powerhouse with decades of experience counseling clients in dozens of industries, advocating for and protecting the reputation of global brands and – importantly – mentoring the next generation of communications talent.”
Norman joined Ketchum in 1995 and quickly became known for her client-first approach, strategic insights, and success leading and motivating teams. She will blend her decades-long understanding of the agency with an objective, thoughtful eye toward what’s possible in the years ahead.
Throughout her career, she has led many of the agency’s largest, most complex global client engagements and built the agency’s strong consultancy in corporate communications. Most recently, Norman has served as Chief Corporate Affairs and Reputation Officer, overseeing Ketchum’s capabilities in executive communications, issues and crisis, financial communications, purpose, media relations and DE&I. Since 2020, she led the creation and growth of the agency’s award-winning employee engagement practice, helping clients navigate the ever-changing dynamics in the workplace.
“This is a pivotal time for our industry, and I am excited to help shape this next chapter for Ketchum,” said Norman. “My confidence in this team and the direction of our agency is rooted in thirty years working side-by-side with the best in the business to create meaningful impact for clients. Together, we will elevate our strengths, drive innovation and tackle big communications challenges, creating progress for our clients and our people.”
About Ketchum
Established in 1923, Ketchum’s century of continuous evolution is a testament to our progress. Our storied journey is fuelled by our guiding principles of empathy and intelligence. Progress allows us to create a thriving environment where we embrace innovation and deliver excellence with our people and partners, producing work that matters. Driven by data, we develop culture-first work at the intersection of industry and capability. With 136 Cannes Lions, our global communications consultancy is one of the most creatively awarded firms in our industry. We are Ketchum: Progress at Work. For more information on Ketchum, a part of Omnicom PR Group, visit www.ketchum.com.
About Omnicom PR Group(OPRG)
Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) is the largest global network of communications and consulting agencies in the world. It is home to three of the top global PR agencies FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and more than a dozen specialist agencies in corporate and public affairs, political consulting and advertising, language strategy, global health strategy and organizational transformation. OPRG is part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC). www.TeamOPRG.com.
