Kim Olson has been named Vice President-Chief Communications Officer for Carlson Companies, the first such position in the company`s history…
Kim Olson has been named Vice President-Chief Communications Officer for Carlson Companies, the first such position in the company`s history. The announcement was made by Carlson Chair and Chief Executive Officer Marilyn Carlson Nelson.
The appointment of a Chief Communications Officer for our enterprise reflects our continuing transformation to a more integrated operating company, Nelson said. Kim`s brand expertise and PR agency background make her perfectly suited to step into this historic role.
Olson will join Carlson`s executive committee and will report to Nelson. Currently Director, Brand Public Relations for General Mills, Olson heads all brand PR efforts at General Mills – from Wheaties box introductions to the Pillsbury Bake-off. Prior to General Mills, Olson headed global client services for Weber Shandwick Public Relations.
Olson holds professional accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), is a member of that group`s Counselors Academy and is a PRSA Silver Anvil Award winner. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, she holds a bachelor`s degree in journalism.
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