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Taylor Bennett Foundation appoints Koray Camg??z as CEO during?áexpansion?áphase

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.