Will Ludlam Joins Hill & Knowlton as EVP/GM of Northwest Offices

Press Release: Feb 7, 2008

SEATTLE, WA, USA - Hill & Knowlton today announced that Will Ludlam has joined the firm as executive vice president and general manager of the H&K Northwest offices, which include Seattle, Spokane and Portland. Ludlam will begin February 11 and report to global CEO and Chairman Paul Taaffe.

“Will comes to us with a wealth of top-notch agency experience, and he’s already proven himself an exceptional and resourceful leader,” said Paul Taaffe. “I’m confident our Northwest region will thrive and grow under his guidance.”

Ludlam began his career at The Rockey Company, which was acquired by H&K in 2000. During the past 17 years he has worked at several agencies, most recently at Porter Novelli where he served as managing director overseeing the firm's West Coast operations.

"H&K Northwest’s strong local heritage combined with the global perspective of the entire agency is extremely compelling to clients," Ludlam said. “The Pacific Northwest has a reputation as a hotbed for innovation and trailblazing. Given the major shifts taking place in the public relations industry, I’m thrilled to join a group that can combine deep regional experience with a global perspective in tackling tough business challenges.”

Throughout his career Ludlam has provided counsel to a variety of Northwest and national B2B and B2C blue chip companies including HP, Microsoft, The Center for Disease Control, Washington Mutual, Airco Gases, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Blitz-Weinhard, Pharmavite and The Kimpton Group.

"Will is among the most talented young people we've seen in this business," said Jay Rockey, founder of The Rockey Company and an icon in Northwest public relations for more than 45 years. "It’s our good fortune to welcome him back to lead a growing company in a growing market."

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