SAN FRANCISCO: Edelman will promote Michael Kuczkowski to GM of its San Francisco office on May 1. He will replace Jay Porter, who will become global client relationship manager for the Starbucks account.

Kuczkowski, currently president of Edelman Consulting, will relocate from New York. Reporting to Curt Kundred, president of Edelman's US Western region, Kuczkowski will oversee operations, financial management, client service, staffing, business growth, and overall business direction for the firm's San Francisco operation.

Before serving as president of ...