Porter Novelli hired Catherine "Kiki" McLean as partner, global head of public affairs and managing director of the agency's Washington, D.C. office, the public relations firm announced today. A veteran of DC, McLean is leaving her post at Dewey Square Group where she led the group's communications practice.

"I chose [Porter Novelli] because it's a terrific opportunity to expand my experience by working with a global agency," McLean said.

McLean will work under Julie Winskie, president and chief client officer for Porter Novelli Americas. With two decades of political communication experience, McLean has served as a senior adviser to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, on-air surrogate for President Obama's campaign and national press secretary and spokesperson for Vice President Al Gore's presidential campaign. 

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