NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global public relations leader Porter Novelli today announced the appointment of three new partners to the firm. Their appointments come in recognition of their commitment to developing and implementing strategic programs to drive the growth and success of the agency, and creating workplaces that enable top talent to thrive and drive meaningful business change for clients.

Porter Novelli's three newest partners are:


    --  Darlan Monterisi, managing director of Porter Novelli's New York office.
    --  Angie Schneider, managing director of Porter Novelli's Seattle office.
    --  Higinio Martinez, managing director, Porter Novelli Iberia, responsible
        for the agency's offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, Spain; and
        Lisbon, Portugal.

"Partners at Porter Novelli are truly role models for our staff, as they execute and deliver against our vision and values on a daily basis," said Karen van Bergen, CEO, Porter Novelli. "They are responsible for the growth of our talent and our business - and that includes our clients' businesses. I am tremendously proud of Darlan, Angie and Higinio for truly embodying our brand and for committing to delivering results greater than expected. They are leaders who will guide the continued growth and success of Porter Novelli," van Bergen added.

Porter Novelli has 20 partners across its global network.

About Porter Novelli

Porter Novelli is one of the world's leading public relations agencies. With 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, we deliver best-in-class service to clients around the globe. As the agency that pioneered social marketing, Porter Novelli's heritage is grounded in influence - motivating people to change deeply ingrained behaviors that are rooted in cultural and social norms. This is achieved by identifying and activating against key insights that drive transformational change-- going beyond just "solving a problem." The result is greater than just influencing people - Porter Novelli makes them believe.

For additional information, please visit www.porternovelli.com. Porter Novelli is a part of Diversified Agency Services, a division of Omnicom Group Inc.

About Diversified Agency Services

Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), manages Omnicom's holdings in a variety of marketing communications disciplines. DAS includes over 200 companies, which operate through a combination of networks and regional organizations, serving international and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

Contact:
Catherine Sullivan
Catherine.Sullivan@porternovelli.com
212-601-8315

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