Ogilvy promotes Friedman to MD

CHICAGO: Ogilvy PR Worldwide has promoted Nathan Friedman to MD of the firm's Chicago office, effective January 1, 2010. Friedman will manage all aspects of the office including client service and financial oversight. Friedman joined the firm in 1999 and was most recently SVP, group director of the corporate practice in the Chicago office. The current Chicago MD, Mike Hatcliffe, will resume his role as head of the agency's US corporate practice, which he has filled since October 2005.