Adds Responsibilities to Current Role as President of MWW's Financial Relations Board Division; Martha Swaney Promoted to Vice President
CHICAGO, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Group (www.mww.com), one of the nation's top ten public relations firms, announced today that Claire Koeneman has been named general manager of the agency's Chicago office. In her new role, Koeneman will oversee MWW Group's Investor Relations, Financial Communications, Public Affairs and Public Relations operations throughout the Midwest region. In addition to serving as general manager, Koeneman will continue to act as President of MWW Group's Financial Relations Board division, one of the nation's leaders in financial communications and investor relations.
"Claire has been the driving force in helping to grow MWW Group's Financial Relations Board division and is the perfect person to help take our Midwest operations to the next level," said Michael W. Kempner, president and CEO of MWW Group. "Claire brings a strategically holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to her work. She is a tremendous leader, a recognized authority on IR and financial communications, and has guided innumerable successful initiatives for premiere brands, emerging growth companies and start-ups alike."
During her tenure at MWW Group's Financial Relations Board, Koeneman has given C-suite advice for over 15 years to both public and private companies, working with them to maximize their valuation and enhance their corporate reputation. She has substantial expertise in transaction-related communications and also manages the firm's real estate practice, which is the largest and most experienced of any financial communications firm. Previously, Koeneman was a principal in the Private Investment Department of Salomon Brothers, Inc. Recently, Koeneman was honored as a finalist for PRWeek's "Investor Relations Professional of the Year," as well as for the Stevie Women in Business "Best Executive in a Service Business" Award.
MWW Group has also appointed Martha Swaney to vice president within the Chicago office. "Since joining MWW Group last year, Martha has been a true leader, exceptional PR counselor and a great addition to our team," said Kempner. "She's been instrumental in helping to propel the growth of our Midwest office, particularly in the food and beverage category."
About MWW Group
MWW Group is one of the nation's top ten public relations agencies and is known for its results-driven approach to public relations and "Aim High...and Deliver" commitment to client service. For the past four years, MWW Group has been honored with the #1 ranking in the Holmes Report agency client satisfaction survey. MWW Group achieved top rankings in the categories of account leadership, strength of account team, creativity, strategy and planning, and program execution. In 2006, MWW Group was named PR Agency of the Year by The Holmes Report and Mid-size PR Firm of the Year by PR News, in recognition of the firm's growth, strategic account leadership and industry-leading employee retention. MWW Group is part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (NYSE: IPG).
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