Kevin Oates

About Kevin Oates

With more than 20 years of experience leading large and complex client engagements, Kevin leads the agency\'s transportation, energy and manufacturing capabilities. In two+ decades at the agency, he has worked with a diverse range of clients, including automakers, manufacturers, bike makers, insurers, lenders, technology providers, finance companies, retailers and suppliers. He is a trusted advisor and thought leader in the fields of reputation management, strategic positioning and executive comms coaching, delivering real-time counsel and perception-changing programs. In addition to the portfolio of clients he oversees, Kevin is passionate about helping professionals become more effective communicators. He leads the agency\'s team of communications coaches, working with C-suite clients to delivery authentic stories that create business impact.

Experience

1. Partner & Managing Director

   Ketchum

   May 2018 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Kevin leads some of the agency\'s largest client engagements, with a focus on transportation and financial services. He tracks the trends affecting clients, including regulation, economic indicators and consumer opinion, to deliver effective counsel. He shares his industry perspective and research across teams to help inform and shape their messaging and media agenda across the agency.

Education

• University of Southern California

  BA, Public Relations and Economics

  1995 — 1999

• USC Marshall School of Business

  MBA, Marketing

  2003 — 2006