Larry Weber Chairman Larry Weber, a thought leader in the public relations field, has been at the forefront of the use of technology in PR for more than two decades. Larry is also the chairman of W2 Group, a global marketing services ecosystem that helps CMOs in their new role as builders of communities and content aggregators. More... Larry Weber, a thought leader in the public relations field, has been at the forefront of the use of technology in PR for more than two decades. Larry is also the chairman of W2 Group, a global marketing services ecosystem that helps CMOs in their new role as builders of communities and content aggregators. In 1987 Larry founded The Weber Group, which within a decade became the world's largest public relations firm, Weber Shandwick Worldwide. In early 2000, Larry became chairman and CEO of Interpublic's Advanced Marketing Services Group, where he built and oversaw an $800 million group that included the world's top public relations, healthcare communications, branding, research, and entertainment and experiential marketing firms. Larry is the co-founder and chairman of the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange (MITX), the world's largest interactive advocacy organization. He is also on the Boards of Directors of Yankee Group, MIVA, Communispace and Compete. His second book, business bestseller Marketing to the Social Web: How Digital Customer Communities Build Your Business, was published by John Wiley & Sons in June 2007 with a second edition in February 2009. His third book, Sticks & Stones: How Digital Business Reputations Are Created Over Time...And Lost in a Click, was published in July 2009.
	Marijean Lauzier President & CEO For more than two decades Marijean has provided strategic marketing and public relations counsel to the world's leading technology, health and science companies. A successful entrepreneur and chief executive, Marijean has founded, sold, integrated and built over $500 million in public relations agency revenues since 1990. More... For more than two decades Marijean has provided strategic marketing and public relations counsel to the world's leading technology, health and science companies. A successful entrepreneur and chief executive, Marijean has founded, sold, integrated and built over $500 million in public relations agency revenues since 1990. Her client experiences include work with Microsoft, General Motors, Genzyme, Hewlett-Packard, Ernst & Young, Hitachi, IBM and VISA. Prior to founding Racepoint Group, Marijean was President and COO of Weber Shandwick, the world's largest global public relations firm with more than 3,000 employees in 60 offices in 35 countries. Marijean is at the forefront of helping the world’s top brands and emerging companies develop and implement digital strategies that build thought leadership and create demand generation. She has provided strategic counsel on social media and digital strategies to clients such as IBM, SAP, T-Mobile, BT, PTC, Akamai, Red Hat, Visa, Genzyme and Cook Medical. Marijean has been recognized as among the "The 50 Most Powerful Women in PR" by industry leaders, has been a guest speaker at forums including, Fortune magazine's "Summit on The Most Powerful Women in Business" and a range of venture capital conferences and business forums.
	Rich Blewitt Senior Advisor Rich joined W2 Group and Racepoint in March 2008 to leverage his extensive experience solving and preventing problems for corporations dealing with litigation, the media and special interest groups. More... Rich joined W2 Group and Racepoint in March 2008 to leverage his extensive experience solving and preventing problems for corporations dealing with litigation, the media and special interest groups. Previously, he enjoyed a successful career heading the premier issue and crisis management firm Rowan & Blewitt, which worked for the world's leading corporations, including 30 of the Fortune 100 companies. Rowan & Blewitt was considered by many to be "the front office" firm to turn to because of its success with issues and crises facing global corporations. The firm received notoriety for helping Exxon after the Valdez oil spill, supported American Airlines following the 9/11 attack, assisted Household Finance with the sub-prime lending controversy, and counseled Ford Motor during the Firestone Tire issue. Rich is a member of the Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland's University College, one of the world's largest public universities with major online growth, and the Board of Governors of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, best known for Character Counts! program for youngsters. He has served as chair of both boards and both organizations are full partners in The Blewitt Foundation, which was formed in 2005 to support the severely injured of U.S. military and their families.
	Peter Prodromou Executive Vice President Peter Prodromou is the head of Racepoint Group's corporate practice. For two decades, Peter has worked with leading corporations to develop and implement communications strategies aimed at a range of constituents. More... Peter Prodromou is the head of Racepoint Group's corporate practice. For two decades, Peter has worked with leading corporations to develop and implement communications strategies aimed at a range of constituents. For clients such as Shearson Lehman Brothers, Red Hat, Akamai and Lexmark, he has created dialogues with customers, investors, employees and local communities to support business, policy and regulatory objectives and boost shareholder confidence. Peter has extensive experience working with governments of developing nations. His experience includes working with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Libya to positively impact global public perception and support negotiating positions with key allies, including the U.S. government. Peter has deep experience working with legislators and local community activists around a host of initiatives. He led the public relations efforts on behalf of the construction of a new convention center in Boston’s Seaport District and also worked closely with leading government officials in the State of Maine around major urban renewal projects. He has helped the U.S. Council on Competitiveness publicize its agenda and support the goals of its membership.
	Cathy Pittham Managing Director, Europe For more than two decades, Cathy Pittham has delivered strategic marketing and public relations counsel to many of the world’s best-known brands including ARM Holdings, BT, 02, Hitachi, HP and Philips Electronics. More... For more than two decades, Cathy Pittham has delivered strategic marketing and public relations counsel to many of the world’s best-known brands including ARM Holdings, BT, 02, Hitachi, HP and Philips Electronics. She has previously worked closely with Racepoint CEO Marijean Lauzier and Chairman Larry Weber as Managing Director of Weber Group Europe and as Managing Director Technology, Europe, for Weber Shandwick. Most recently, she was an independent marketing communications consultant providing brand development, corporate and product/service positioning and messaging, and communications campaign strategy services to clients in the technology and telecommunications industries. Before building her own consultancy, Pittham led Text 100’s European-based global client practice and was Managing Director, UK.
	Blaise Hammond Managing Director, Racepoint UK Blaise Hammond has 15 years of experience in technology and healthcare public relations. More... Blaise Hammond has 15 years of experience in technology and healthcare public relations. With significant corporate and product expertise, he has been responsible for national and international campaigns for some of the world’s leading brands including Intel, Cable and Wireless, Sony, AOL, Fujitsu, NEC and ARM Holdings. As an external consultant to the DTI-backed Broadband Stakeholder Group, he led campaigns that secured broadband access as a key election manifesto issue.