Tamara Norman
Tamara Norman is a senior communications and public relations executive who assumed the role of President of Golin Ketchum in 2026, following the merger or integration of Golin and Ketchum under the IPG umbrella. She is recognized for her leadership in shaping integrated communications strategies that bridge earned media, brand reputation, and increasingly, data-driven marketing approaches relevant to the modern AdTech and MarTech landscape. Prior to her current role, Norman served as CEO of Ketchum US, where she oversaw one of the most storied PR agencies in the world, guiding its evolution through a period of significant digital transformation. Her tenure was marked by efforts to align traditional public relations with performance marketing, influencer ecosystems, and audience intelligence tools that intersect with the broader advertising technology industry. Norman's career spans over a decade and a half in communications, with a focus on building agency capabilities that serve Fortune 500 clients navigating complex media environments. Her leadership at the intersection of PR and data-informed communications positions her as a notable figure in the evolving convergence of earned media and paid advertising technology.
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026
- Years in industry
- 18 years
Bio
Tamara Norman is a senior communications and public relations executive who assumed the role of President of Golin Ketchum in 2026, following the merger or integration of Golin and Ketchum under the IPG umbrella. She is recognized for her leadership in shaping integrated communications strategies that bridge earned media, brand reputation, and increasingly, data-driven marketing approaches relevant to the modern AdTech and MarTech landscape. Prior to her current role, Norman served as CEO of Ketchum US, where she oversaw one of the most storied PR agencies in the world, guiding its evolution through a period of significant digital transformation. Her tenure was marked by efforts to align traditional public relations with performance marketing, influencer ecosystems, and audience intelligence tools that intersect with the broader advertising technology industry. Norman's career spans over a decade and a half in communications, with a focus on building agency capabilities that serve Fortune 500 clients navigating complex media environments. Her leadership at the intersection of PR and data-informed communications positions her as a notable figure in the evolving convergence of earned media and paid advertising technology.
Career
CEO, Ketchum US
Ketchum · prior to 2026
Senior Leadership Role
Ketchum · prior to CEO tenure
Expertise & education
Expertise
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Appointed President of Golin Ketchum in 2026 following agency integration under IPG
- Led Ketchum US as CEO, overseeing digital transformation of one of the world's leading PR agencies