Porter Novelli announces departure of CEO

Porter Novelli has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO) Gary Stockman will be leaving the company on July 31st 2012.

Mr Stockman has served in his current role since January 2008, having played a key executive role in overseeing the merger between Copithorne and Bellows and Porter Novelli in 2000.

He has been credited with helping the company to deliver insight-driven change for its customers, while improving its focus on reputation management and analytics.

Following his departure, 25-year Porter Novelli veteran Michael Ramah will assume the duties of acting CEO, while working to help facilitate the transition.

Mr Stockman said: "For more than a decade I've been committed to the transformation Porter Novelli leads for our clients every day. After nearly five years as CEO, it's time for a new experience."

Last month, publication the Holmes Report named Porter Novelli as the best multinational consultancy to work for in the EMEA region.