NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global public relations leader Porter Novelli (PN) has appointed two new partners to the firm. These appointments come in recognition of a deep commitment to attracting and developing the best talent; delivering strategic, results-oriented programs for clients; and driving strategic, sustainable growth for the agency.

The partners are:


    --  Dave Black, executive vice president and cofounder of Voce
        Communications, a Porter Novelli company
    --  Paul George, executive vice president and global director of Porter
        Novelli's health and wellness practice

Porter Novelli's partner program is comprehensive and robust. With only 17 partners at the company, candidates must meet stringent criteria. Partners are evaluated by the executive committee each year in order to retain their partner status.

"Dave and Paul are two of Porter Novelli's top leaders, and they have contributed significantly to the agency's growth and continued development as a talent-focused organization," said Karen van Bergen, chief executive officer. "I am pleased to recognize their contributions to the agency, our clients and the industry."

Black cofounded Voce Communications in 1999, which was acquired by Porter Novelli in 2011. Black manages operations, finance and human resources for Voce, in addition to leading the agency's work with major technology clients.

George leads Porter Novelli's global health & wellness practice. He has spearheaded its significant growth, bringing the teams from each region together to form a global practice and winning significant new business.

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. (NYSE: 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
212-601-8449

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