Hill & Knowlton and BCW Global are excited to announce the appointment of Kelli PARSONS as Global CEO of Hill & Knowlton, which will operate as a full-service global firm within the Burson group of brands. Bringing over 30 years of experience to her new role, Parsons will succeed AnnaMaria DeSalva, who will become Global Chairman of Burson. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gb56Rhqb
Congratulations, Kelli!!! This puts a HUGE smile on my face. 😄 I remember you as such a steady, compassionate, insightful and trusted leader. Can't wait to see what happens in this next chapter of H&K's history ...
Love watching these comments get posted. Anyone who knows Kelli, knows she shies away from any personal accolades, attention or credit. Let’s just pile it on for one of our industry’s most amazing, accomplished and selfless leaders!!
Great move for H&K! Congrats to Kelli!
"For such a moment as this...." Kelli PARSONS, you are the right leader for this moment in H&K's present and future. I love what my #friend and #colleague Kevin Elliott said - "you are the perfect leader to have your hand on the tiller". You have a legion of friends and colleagues and H&K alumnae ready to support you and make that centennial celebration a show stopper!
Congrats. But all of these names are getting confusing. Burson, BCW, Hill&Knowlton…. I thought it as all Burson now. Regardless, they are fortunate to have a leader with your talent.
Thrilled for you Kelli. You are an exceptional leader and we’re so lucky to have you to learn from x
Congratulations, Kelli. This was an appointment hard earned and well deserved. Very nice work. Thanks for bringing a measure of star power to H&K. Cheers, Jim O'Rourke
Congratulations Kelli - so deserving of this role. Excited to see what two of the leaders and mentors who shaped and influenced me most in my career Kelli PARSONS and AnnaMaria DeSalva will continue to accomplish. Wishing you all the very best.
Celebrating a tremendous client adviser, a thoughtful strategist and a great friend…Kelli PARSONS congrats to you!
Global CEO at Hill & Knowlton
1moThank you everyone for your thoughtful wishes and generous comments. I'm honored to succeed our amazing leader AnnaMaria DeSalva as she becomes Chairman of Burson. I'm grateful and energized to lead our exceptional team in this legendary firm's next generation of growth with the clearest of focus on our clients' success.