CHICAGO: Edelman has hired Denis Edwards as global chief information officer to manage the agency's technology systems and help improve its digital offerings.

Edwards is overseeing internal and client-facing technology infrastructure in all of Edelman's offices and sister agencies worldwide. He started in the role Wednesday and reports to Matthew Harrington, global COO. He replaces Paul Adams, who left the CIO role in May.

One of Edwards' initial priorities will be working with Edelman's digital team to evaluate and improve ...