Jeff Hunt

Jeff is president of Cohn & Wolfe, a strategic public relations agency dedicated to creating, building and protecting the world's most prolific brands. With offices around the world, the agency is committed to breaking new ground in the delivery of cross-channel media strategies, creative programming and practice area excellence. During the course of more than 23 years in the public relations profession, Jeff has conceived of and directed diverse, major communications initiatives for some of the world's leading business organizations. He is an experienced international marketing and communications expert, having lived and worked in every major region of the world. He has counseled CEOs and other top executives at numerous multinational clients including American Express, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Dell, DuPont, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, Nike and Motorola.

Jeff served as CEO of GCI Group from December 2005 to July 2008 when Cohn & Wolfe and GCI Group announced they would merge the two companies. Jeff came to GCI Group in 2001 following the firm's acquisition of Read-Poland Associates, for which he served as president and CEO. Previously, he had an 18-year tenure with Burson-Marsteller, ascending the ranks and ultimately working in London as Chief Operating Officer for Europe, with responsibility for 16 offices throughout the continent. In addition, he served both in London and in New York as Vice Chairman of Client Services Worldwide. He also established the firm's presence in Korea and Mexico, living in each country for three years.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Journalism, with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin and serves as adjunct professor at the University's College of Communication and a guest lecturer in the McCombs School of Business. He is very active in civic affairs serving on the boards of Ballet Austin and The Blanton Museum of Art.

He and his wife, Anne, and family reside in Austin, Texas.