WASHINGTON: Powell Tate has hired Karen Oliver as SVP of public affairs. She began work at the agency today.
Oliver previously worked at Porter Novelli, where she was SVP of consumer marketing. She will report to Pam Jenkins, president of Powell Tate.
Her primary focus at the agency will be work for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as well as the firm's financial services clients, said Jenkins.
Jenkins previously worked with Oliver at Ogilvy PR.
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