NEW YORK: Ogilvy Public Relations has promoted Robert Mathias to regional CEO for North America, effective immediately.

He will continue to lead Ogilvy Washington, the PR network's largest single office where he serves as president, in a dual role. The North America CEO position has been open at the firm for more than two years.

Meanwhile, Ogilvy West CEO Michael Law is leaving the firm for fellow WPP shop Burson-Marsteller, where he will serve in the newly created role of ...