The Taylor Bennett Foundation, dedicated to promoting diversity within the communications industry, has appointed Koray Camg??z, formerly of Ketchum, as its new CEO.Camg??z steps into this leadership role during a time of growth and expansion for the 15-year-old foundation.Before joining the foundation, Camg??z served as a director at Ketchum for the past year and was previously the Director of Communications and Marketing at the PRCA. He also held various positions at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), most recently as the organization?ÇÖs PR Manager.He succeeds Melissa Lawrence, who led the foundation for over four years before stepping down in 2023.?Ç£I am so delighted that after a strong competitive process, supported by Perrett Laver, we have found such an exceptional candidate,?Ç¥ said Sarah Pinch, Chair of the Foundation. ?Ç£Koray?ÇÖs commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is writ large, and those in the industry who know him have seen that passion in action. His roles at the CIPR, PRCA, and latterly at Ketchum have all had ED&I at their heart.?Ç¥Jo-ann Robertson, Ketchum?ÇÖs CEO of Global Markets, commented on Camg??z?ÇÖs departure: ?Ç£Koray joined Ketchum UK in 2023 and has made significant contributions to the business. His leadership in working with technology clients and his dedication to delivering creative campaigns focused on diversity and inclusion have been instrumental to our success. His active role in Ketchum?ÇÖs Inclusion Council has provided a vital inclusive lens to our workforce practices and initiatives.?Ç£We thank Koray for his exceptional efforts and are delighted for him to take on this new role that aligns with his experience and values. We look forward to continuing our partnership with him and the Taylor Bennett Foundation and wish him all the best in driving progress as he enters this exciting new chapter,?Ç¥ she said.

Ruth Allchurch has parted ways with Ketchum just three months after stepping into the role of UK CEO.Allchurch assumed the CEO role in April, overseeing Ketchum?ÇÖs second-largest global office after serving as EMEA managing director at WE Communications. She joined WE in 2018 as UK managing director and was promoted to regional managing director for EMEA in 2023. Prior to that, she spent over three years as managing director at Cirkle, was consumer MD at Cohn & Wolfe, and served as head of brand PR for Diageo Western Europe for eight years.Since the end of 2017, Ketchum's London office has been under the leadership of Jo-ann Robertson, who was promoted to UK CEO. In 2022, Robertson expanded her responsibilities to include overseeing global markets outside the US, including Europe, Brazil, and Canada, and has been seeking a successor for the London office since.

Bibi Hilton, a highly respected figure in the PR world, is rejoining the agency scene as Chief Client Officer for Global Markets at Ketchum.Hilton boasts an impressive career, having spent 13 years as Managing Director of Golin London before moving to IPG, the parent company, as Global Engagement Director on the Unilever account. In 2020, she transitioned to the social enterprise sector, leading Creative Access as Communications Director and ultimately becoming CEO in 2022. Hilton also served as President of the Women in PR network from 2018 to 2021.At Ketchum, Hilton will oversee client experience across all markets outside the US. A key focus will be ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) remains a core aspect of the agency's client service.Jo-ann Robertson, Ketchum's Global Markets CEO, expressed her admiration for Hilton, citing both her past accomplishments and their shared commitment to DEI. Robertson highlighted the importance of integrating DEI into client experience, stating, "There was really only one person for the job." She praised Hilton's ability to build strong relationships and her commitment to listening to clients' needs.Hilton's arrival coincides with the upcoming appointment of Ruth Allchurch as Ketchum's UK CEO in April. Robertson emphasized the collaboration between them, stating, "?Ǫshe and Ruth will be spending a lot of time together to make sure we are elevating client experience in our biggest market."Motivated by a desire to innovate and elevate client service, Hilton expressed her excitement about rejoining the PR industry at Ketchum. She highlighted the agency's shared values and her admiration for Robertson's leadership in DEI. Hilton plans to focus on "heightening our clients' experience and innovate," fostering collaboration across markets, and challenging industry norms. She also emphasized her commitment to building diverse teams that drive client growth.Hilton's appointment comes after the recent departure of Ketchum's UK Chief Client Officer, Alicia Solanki, to Team Lewis. This new role marks the first of two Chief Client Officer positions for Ketchum, with Robertson planning to appoint a US counterpart soon.