Burson-Marsteller Announces Four Global and U.S. Leadership Appointments

Business Wire, Oct 11, 2004

NEW YORK -- Burson-Marsteller, the leading global communications consultancy, today announced four new leadership appointments in healthcare and public affairs that further strengthen the firm's global practices.

Ame Wadler has been named chair of the Global Healthcare Practice and Richard Mintz has been appointed chair of the Global Public Affairs Practice. Ms. Wadler was the U.S. Healthcare Practice chair and Mr. Mintz was the U.S. Public Affairs Practice chair. As part of their global assignments, Ms. Wadler and Mr. Mintz join the firm's Worldwide Executive Board.

"Ame and Richard have consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills and clear vision for their clients and team," said Burson-Marsteller Worldwide President & CEO Christopher Komisarjevsky. "In their new positions, they will continue their contribution to the firm by applying their proven skills and vision worldwide."

Ms. Wadler and Mr. Mintz have also led award-winning teams on behalf of clients. Mr. Mintz led the campaign, "The New Color of Money," that was the PRWeek 2004 Global Campaign of the Year. The Ms. Wadler-led U.S. Healthcare Practice was ranked #1 for quality reputation in the industry by the 2004 Harris/Impulse Survey.

Jim Lake has been named chair of the U.S. Public Affairs Practice and JeanAnn Morgan has been appointed deputy chair for the U.S. Healthcare Practice. Mr. Lake was a managing director in the U.S. Public Affairs Practice and Ms. Morgan was a managing director in the firm's U.S. Healthcare Practice.

"Jim and JeanAnn are dedicated professionals who have consistently delivered best-in-class service to our clients," Komisarjevsky said. "They now bring their strong track record of success, strategic insights and expertise to their new leadership roles."

About Burson-Marsteller

Burson-Marsteller (www.bm.com), established in 1953, is a leading global public relations and communications consultancy. It provides clients with strategic thinking and program execution across a full range of public relations, public affairs, advertising, and Web-related services. The firm's seamless worldwide network consists of 46 wholly-owned offices and 47 affiliate offices, together operating in 55 countries across six continents. Burson-Marsteller is a part of Young & Rubicam Brands, a subsidiary of WPP Group plc (NASDQ: WPPGY), one of the world's leading communications services networks.