WE Appoints Chief Talent Officer
WE COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS KATE RICHMOND AS CHIEF TALENT OFFICER
SEATTLE — April 18, 2017 — WE Communications today announced it has appointed Kate Richmond as Chief Talent Officer. In this newly created executive board position, Richmond will oversee the agency’s global human resource function, applying her organizational development expertise to ensure the company continues to deliver a compelling employee experience that retains and attracts the best and brightest talent.
Reporting directly to CEO and founder Melissa Waggener Zorkin, Richmond will also lead cultural and change initiatives to help the agency and its employees evolve to support the company’s growth and expansion — and work with closely with Zorkin to continue to transform what it means to be a People + Purpose first company.
“Nothing is more important to our success than our people. Simply put, having the best people means we can give the best to our clients,” Zorkin said. “Our employees are our crown jewels, and we’ve worked really hard to build a strong, engaging and fun culture driven by what is most relevant to our people. This move signals that we will never lose sight of what we’ve always done — putting people + purpose at the center of our business decisions.”
Richmond has been with the agency for more than 15 years, serving in account roles for 10 years before moving most recently into the role of senior vice president, Talent Acquisition and Development, where she established the agency’s employee experience and focused on building equity in the WE brand.
“WE’s independence allows us to invest in that which matters most — our people,” Richmond said. “I am excited to drive the agency’s talent diversification and growth strategy, while maintaining the very best parts of our values and culture.”
About WE
WE works with some of the most innovative companies on the planet — those focused on delivering the next big thing. We partner with clients to transform their businesses through storytelling, in many different forms. Our playground is consumer, healthcare, social innovation, and technology. Our fiercely independent mindset allows us the freedom to bring together the best talent, partners and ideas to create powerful, persuasive campaigns. That’s the power of WE. Shiny accolades like Cannes Lions, Integrated Communications Agency of the Year, Digital Firm of the Year, Best Large Agency to Work For, Communications Agency of the Year, and Technology Agency of the Decade adorn our offices. But it's not about us, it's about our clients, their customers, and sparking a more elemental and immersive conversation. Talk soon. http://www.we-worldwide.com.
For more information, press only:Kara Kraft, WE Communications, (503) 443-7143, [email protected]
