BOSTON – Global public relations agency Brodeur Partners today announced that Keith Lindenburg has joined the firm as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the New York office. Lindenburg will report to Chief Executive Officer Andrea Coville.
In this role, Lindenburg is responsible for advising clients, developing new business, recruiting talent and marketing the office. He will also be a member of the Executive Team which includes the leaders in the five U.S. offices and Brodeur’s major practice groups.
Lindenburg worked for Brodeur earlier from 1993 to 1999 as the Global Account Manager for Brodeur’s client, IBM, and built the agency’s first regional office.
“We are thrilled to welcome an established leader like Keith back to Brodeur,” said Coville. “Keith brings a wealth of expertise conceptualizing and executing strategic thought leadership campaigns for global brands, helping them stay relevant in today’s hyper competitive world.”
Coville added that Lindenburg “has a proven track record as a C Suite advisor, brand builder and mentor.”
Lindenburg brings more than 25 years of in-house and PR agency experience to the role, most recently serving as NY Technology Group Head at Edelman. Prior to Edelman, he was Managing Director of Public Relations and Reputation at Deloitte, responsible for CEO communications, media relations, crisis communications and executive visibility.
Lindenburg also held various communications leadership positions at IBM, including at Big Blue’s corporate headquarters as a member of CEO Lou Gerstner’s culture transformation team.
“I can’t think of a more exciting entrepreneurial opportunity than this one,” said Lindenburg. “I look forward to partnering with the entire Brodeur organization to deliver exceptional service and outstanding results for our clients.”
Lindenburg holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fairfield University and is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Ireland. He is outgoing Chairman of the College of Charleston Department of Communications Advisory Council and is a frequent guest lecturer at the College.
About Brodeur Partners
Brodeur Partners is a strategic communications company that helps organizations become and remain relevant in a complicated world. Headquartered in Boston, the company has five U.S. offices and operates in 33 countries globally. It is differentiated by its focus on Relevance, behavioral change and ability to bring a discipline-agnostic approach to its non-profit, consumer and business-to-business clients.