Michelle Hutton Named Chief Executive Australasia at Hill & Knowlton

SYDNEY, Australia, May. 13 /PRNewswire/ --

SYDNEY, Australia, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Global communications agency Hill & Knowlton has promoted Michelle Hutton to the new position of Chief Executive Australasia, based in Sydney. She was formerly Managing Director, Australia, and has worked for Hill & Knowlton for 17 years in a number of positions.

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"Over the past three years Michelle has transformed our Sydney office into the largest and most respected communications agency in Australia," said Vivian Lines, President & Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific. "This new remit will challenge her to set a strategic direction for what Hill & Knowlton needs to do next, both in Australia and deepening the connections between Australia and regional markets in order to grow our business footprint."

Ms. Hutton commented: "The success of the past few years has been the result of a true team effort. I have had the opportunity to work with some incredibly talented people who embraced the challenge of transforming our business in Australia. Now we need to take it to the next level, and that is a challenge I am looking forward to tackling."

About Hill & Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton, Inc. is a leading international communications consultancy, providing services to local, multinational and global clients. The firm is based in New York, with 72 offices in 41 countries, as well as an extensive associate network. The agency is part of WPP, one of the world's largest communications services groups.