Randa Stephan has announced that she is taking on additional responsibilities as Global Chief Corporate Strategy Officer at Burson, alongside her current position as Global Chief Brand Officer.Sharing the news on LinkedIn, Stephan wrote, “New(ish) chapter, same mission. Alongside leading Burson’s brand through global marketing & communications, I’m excited to take on additional responsibilities as Global Chief Corporate Strategy Officer, focused on accelerating the capabilities and solutions our clients need most.”In this expanded role, she will continue to build on Burson’s momentum from its first year, focusing on strengthening how the agency shows up for clients and shaping initiatives that bring its values to the forefront. “The focus is strengthening how we show up for clients and shaping strategic initiatives that bring even more of our values to the industry, our amazing alumni and future leaders,” she added.Stephan also reflected on the importance of mentorship and support in career growth, noting, “Every career step is possible because of an advocate (or a handful of them). I am grateful for mine.”Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Stephan has been with Burson for over a year, previously serving as Global Chief Brand Officer before stepping into her new, expanded remit in October 2025. She led Burson’s brand launch, steering the newly merged team through brand development and implementation across more than 40 markets.Before joining Burson, Stephan served as Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Hill & Knowlton, where she oversaw the global rebrand and managed communications around the merger between Hill & Knowlton and BCW Global. Her earlier career includes senior leadership roles at Weber Shandwick, where she led the agency’s brand transformation, and at The Wall Street Journal, where she co-launched WSJ Custom Studios, the publisher’s first global content marketing practice.With a career spanning marketing, communications, and brand transformation across major global agencies, Stephan continues to shape the intersection of brand, reputation, and strategic growth at Burson.