Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Porter Novelli
Description
Former Stonehaven managing partner, James Ruane, has been hired to lead Porter Novelli’s new corporate and brand practice in EMEA, where he will be responsible for a 25-strong team working with clients such as Beiersdorf, William Grant & Sons, and Lipton.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months