MUMBAI: Iintegrated marketing communications agency Euro RSCG Worldwide has announced that PR industry veteran John P. Margaritis has been named to the newly created position of executive director, Euro RSCG Worldwide PR, effective immediately.

 
Margaritis will have initial responsibility for assessing and growing the network's North American public relations assets, with a focus on Euro RSCG. He has experience in building global public relations networks, having served as Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide president and CEO from 1993 to 1997 and as president and COO from 1988 to 1993.

Margaritis says, "The opportunity to work with Euro RSCG to build and strengthen its PR brand in the US and around the world is a very compelling proposition. Euro RSCG is clearly committed to public relations and sees its value as part of the network's global offering."

 
 
Euro RSCG Worldwide CEO David Jones said, "John is a dynamic and extremely talented communications professional with a proven track record in both client and talent growth. I am confident his insights and perspectives on the public relationships industry will be invaluable as we work together to build a world-class PR network."
 
In the near term, Margaritis will be working closely with Magnet's executive committee on new business opportunities and on leveraging the strength of the Euro RSCG network for public relations clients.
Euro RSCG Worldwide has 233 offices located in 75 countries throughout Europe, the US, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific region. Euro RSCG provides advertising, marketing services, corporate communications, and interactive solutions to global, regional, and local clients.