Team to serve as Managing Directors within the Ruder Finn Group Steve Cody elevated to Senior Executive Advisor, Ruder Finn and Founder, Peppercomm
NEW YORK, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Peppercomm, an integrated communications and marketing firm and Ruder Finn Group company, today announced that Jacqueline Kolek and Maggie O'Neill have been promoted to the roles of Managing Directors, Ruder Finn, and Co-Presidents, Peppercomm, to lead the firm through its next phase of innovation, growth and unmatched client service. At the same time, Peppercomm founder Steve Cody will shift into the role of Senior Executive Advisor where he will collaborate across the firm to drive industry connection, brand-building and thought leadership in support of business development and organic growth.
"As Peppercomm marks its 30th anniversary, I'm thrilled to be passing the baton to Jackie and Maggie," said Cody. "Each has made countless contributions to Peppercomm over the decades and I'm confident they will take the firm in new and exciting directions."
Cody will continue to remain involved with key Peppercomm clients and expand his engagement across the Ruder Finn Group to bring key insights on the challenges Chief Communications Officers are facing and influence the development of new products and services, industry content and research and talent development.
Kolek, who will mark her 25th anniversary with Peppercomm this April, has led the agency's financial and professional services sector, as well as key clients in higher education and high-profile crisis engagements as head of the firm's Team Meridian specialty issues and crisis group. Jackie also pioneered the development of Peppercomm's industry-leading humor offerings alongside Cody and manages the Laughing Matters Council. She will continue to drive the growth of new and innovative offerings, lead signature client engagements and oversee the firm's marketing and communications strategy and employee communications.
O'Neill has been with Peppercomm for nearly 24 years and served as the firm's Chief Client Officer, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality service and results for clients, leading the firm's consumer and lifestyle sector spanning home, auto, mobility and consumer tech, and spearheaded the launch of Peppercomm's Stakeholder Experience (SX) offering. In addition to continuing her leadership role on key accounts, Maggie will oversee the firm's finance, operations and new business processes as Peppercomm continues to grow and more closely integrate across Ruder Finn.
For more information on Peppercomm, please visit peppercomm.com.
About Peppercomm
Peppercomm, a Ruder Finn company, is an award-winning, strategic, integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco and London. With 30 years of expertise serving blue chip and breakout clients, the firm has made a science of communication, combining wit and wisdom with proven public relations discipline and innovative offerings to break through, build deeper connections and ensure our clients' success. Peppercomm has received numerous accolades throughout its history, most recently being named one of the top 10 Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC 2024, the PRNews Agency Elite 100 and PR Daily's Top Agencies, as well as recent campaign award recognitions from the PR Daily Awards (thought leadership communications), Provoke SABRE Awards (Integrated Campaign), PRNews Platinum PR Awards (Media Relations), and the Bulldog PR Awards (Media Relations), among others.
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