D.C.-Based Chris Foster Named North America President of Burson Cohn & Wolfe

Newly-merged agency Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW) named D.C.-based  Chris Foster its North America president, reports the Holmes Report.

The Holmes Report added that “Foster, formerly worldwide EVP and chief business development officer at Burson-Marsteller, becomes North America president after the departure of B-M USA CEO Mike Fernandez last week following the dramatic reverse takeover of the firm by Cohn & Wolfe.

“Foster reports to BCW CEO Donna Imperato and will oversee the firm’s biggest region, estimated at more than $450m in fee income. Laura Eder, who joined Cohn & Wolfe last year as North America president, takes on a new position as EVP and MD of North America, reporting to Foster.

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