CHICAGO: After nearly 10 months without a Chicago GM, Porter Novelli has promoted from within to fill the spot.

Linda Hadley, a 15-year PN veteran, had been deputy GM in Chicago. She has also served as national director of strategic planning and research for the agency. "One of the things we liked about her is her tenure with us," said Gary Stockman, CEO of the Americas for PN. "She brings a really interesting skill set to the position."

Jim Heininger, the former ...