Marcoms group MDC Partners has appointed former US Trade Representative, Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, as a member of its Board of Directors.

MDC uses technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions to provide creative, business growth and marketing ROI solutions to clients worldwide. The firm operates a Consumer Insights Group and has invested in MR and analysis companies including language and communications research specialist Lunt Global, data analytics business kenna, and qual researcher and focus group facility Ecker & Associates. Last month, holding business and Harris Poll-owner The Stagwell Group acquired a $100m stake in MDC, with Stagwell founder and PSB co-founder Mark Penn named as MDC's CEO.

Ambassador Barshefsky (pictured) joins the Board and will also serve on the MDC Partners Audit Committee and the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. She currently serves as Senior International Partner at corporate law firm WilmerHale, and is also a member of the Boards of Directors of the American Express Company, the Estee Lauder Companies, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Commenting on the appointment, Penn said: 'Charlene brings a distinguished record as a policymaker and negotiator, as well as exceptional Board director experience for some of the world's most respected consumer companies across a range of sectors. Her perspective will be truly invaluable, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have her counsel as we enter this next phase of growth.'

Web site: www.mdc-partners.com .

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