Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) has appointed Jillian Janaczek as CEO of Porter Novelli, the strategc communications agency that helps companies and brands use purpose to do business better.
Janaczek is to report to the CEO of OPRG, Chris Foster, and be part of the gobal leadership team.
According to Foster, Jillian has the right experience, expertise and vision to build on Porter Novelli’s current momentum and lead the agency into the future.
“She leads and inspires people, she is an excellent client counsellor and drives growth and business. She is a tripe threat,” he said.
Janacek replaces David Bentley who left the agency in June of this year.
She was most recenty President, BCW New York, the firm’s largest market globaly where she managed healthcare,
consumer and corporate practices for Fortune 500 clients and beyond.
Previously, Janaczek was the Managing Director, Healthcare, at BCW for more than a decade and led that practice to double-digt growth.
She has spearheaded award-winning programmes across multipe categories, launched dozens of products, managed U.S. and global milestones and led Rx to OTC switches.
“I am deeply honoured to lead Porter Noveli and its exceptional team of communicators.
“Together, we will redefne the boundaries of storytelng and cutivate meaningful narratives that resonate wth the world.
By embracing innovation and staying true to our values, we wil empower our cients to leave an indeble mark on their industries,” Janaczek said.
Porter Novelli is the strategic communications company built on purpose to Do Busness Better. In a shifting landscape of new influence and audience power, we decode change, navigate culture, and deepen authenticity through sharp minds and smart data.
Porter Noveli s part of OPRG. OPRG is the largest global network of communication and consulting agencies in the world.