NEW YORK: Edelman has promoted Jackie Cooper to global chair of creative strategy, a newly created role, effective immediately. She was previously global vice chair of brand strategies.

Cooper, who will report to global president and CEO Richard Edelman, will work with the firm's teams around the world to enhance its creative capabilities. Her former responsibilities will be integrated into her new position, meaning the agency is not looking to fill her former role.

Edelman said he developed the position ...