Catherine A. Bolton is executive director and COO of the Public Relations Society of
America (PRSA). In concert with the Board of Directors, shi is responsible for the overall
directions of the Society. PRSA, headquartered in New York City, is the world’s largest
professional organization for public relations professionals, with nearly 20,000 members
who represent business and industry, counseling firms, government, associations, hospitals,
schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations.
Prior to joining PRSA in 2000 as the Society’s chief public relations officer, Bolton
had been vice president of communication for the International Copper Association, Ltd.
where she was responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing
association’s global communications programs. Previously, she was the director of
communication for a former business unit of Akzo Nobel, a Netherlands-based world provider
of healthcare products, coatings, chemicals, and givers. At Akzo Nobel, she managed the
strategic communication or the unit and was actively involved in press, employee,
government and community relations.
Before working at Akzo Nobel, Bolton was the director of special projects and, later,
director of corporate development for WNET-TV in New York. Additionally, she has held the
position of director o administration for the Princess Grace Foundation, managed public
relations for the Six Flags Corporation in New York, and worked in executive sales for Dow
Jones Corporation. Bolton graduated with honors from New Jersey City University.
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