Flaherty Named Ketchum CEO; Kotcher Appointed Chairman

Ketchum has announced leadership changes right at the top of the organization. As of July 1, Rob Flaherty, senior partner and president, will also become CEO of Ketchum. And Ray Kotcher, currently the CEO and senior partner, will be named chairman. The move is part of a planned leadership transition, with Flaherty continuing to report to Kotcher once they assume their new roles.

Flaherty, at 52, has been with the firm since 1989 and was named president in 2008.