Catherine Sullivan has exited Burson after a 12-year tenure with the agency and its predecessor firms, where she most recently served as Global Chief Communications Officer.
Sullivan shared the update in a LinkedIn post, reflecting on her journey that began in 2014 at Burson-Marsteller and continued through the agency’s transition into BCW and later Burson.
During her time with the organisation, Sullivan held several leadership roles including Managing Director of Worldwide Communications at Burson-Marsteller, EVP of Global Communications at BCW, and Global Chief Communications Officer positions at both BCW and Burson.
In her post, Sullivan referenced her involvement across thought leadership, agency positioning, employee engagement, acquisitions, annual reporting and communications support for multiple global and US CEOs. She also mentioned overseeing media relations connected to the final news story involving Burson founder Harold Burson.
In a statement, a Burson spokesperson said the company was grateful for Sullivan’s contributions during her tenure and wished her well for the future. Her responsibilities will be managed by the agency’s Global Chief Brand and Corporate Strategy Officer.
Sullivan’s departure comes amid reports that WPP is exploring strategic options for Burson, including a potential sale, with Goldman Sachs advising on the review.
