Ogilvy Leadership

Paul B. Hicks III 

Regional CEO, The Americas
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

Phone: 212-880-5200
Email: paul.hicks@ogilvypr.com
Areas of expertise: 360° Brand Stewardship, 360° Digital Influence, Corporate Social Responsibility, Creative Studio, Crisis Management, Family Law, Health Policy, Investor Relations, Media Relations, Partnership Development, Product Marketing, Specialized Communications

Based in New York, Paul Hicks is the regional CEO of the Americas for Ogilvy PR. Paul oversees Ogilvy PR's regional network and is responsible for all of the company’s US offices.

Prior to his appointment in 2002, Paul served as managing director of Ogilvy PR's New York office. He was responsible for leading a team of 200 professionals to work with clients in developing innovative communications strategies for major business and professional organizations.

In the past, Paul also served as global corporate practice director, working globally with our company’s client leaders to position, enhance and protect the brands of many of the world's leading companies. In that capacity, he worked with senior practitioners to grow the $20 million plus practice, making it the fastest growing group at Ogilvy PR.

Highly experienced in extensive crisis communications and cause-related marketing, Paul has designed and executed award-winning corporate communications programs for major and start-up corporations, trade associations and philanthropic organizations including McKesson, Texaco, BP, Starnet, IBP, Qwest and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Prior to joining Ogilvy PR, Paul was chief of staff to U.S. Representative Stewart B. McKinney (R-Conn). He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Virginia.