Leading global communications agency,

Ruder Finn

, today announced the appointment of

Chip Scarinzi

as U.S. Head of Technology and Innovation. Scarinzi is joining a global

Ruder Finn

technology team of over 175, and will report directly to

Kathy Bloomgarden

, CEO of

Ruder Finn

. Scarinzi brings over 21 years of experience as a strategic client counselor, accomplished media relations practitioner, and skilled storyteller on behalf of enterprise technology and consumer brands, to

Ruder Finn

.

“We are very excited to have Chip join

Ruder Finn

as the new leader of our U.S. tech team. Our team works across the tech industry, from big brand multinationals to nimble start-up disruptors, to help clients lead a new tech revolution and deliver what’s next,” said

Kathy Bloomgarden

, CEO of

Ruder Finn

. “Chip brings expertise in helping multinational clients at the intersection of where technology meets industry and will be a valuable addition to our team of experts.”

Before joining

Ruder Finn

, Scarinzi has been in leading roles on several technology teams and has helped his clients stand out through media activity and story development leading into and during major events, including CES, SXSW, Mobile World Congress, and others. He holds long-standing relationships with many influential technology journalists across the technology media landscape. Scarinizi holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from

Baylor University

and is based in

San Francisco

, California.

“I am beyond thrilled to join

Ruder Finn’s

stellar tech team, an impressive group tuned in closely to what’s next in tech and a team I’ve long admired for its history of producing great results for clients,” said Scarinzi. “I look forward to working with my new tech colleagues and collaborating closely with my peers across the broader

Ruder Finn

network.”

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