Kelli Parsons
Chief Executive Officer | Executive Management
Kelli Parsons brings deep experience driving growth, innovation and operational excellence to her role as CEO of Avoq. A seasoned business, corporate affairs and marketing leader, Kelli aligns and mobilizes strategy. She helps organizations solve challenges and capitalize on opportunities at the intersection of corporate strategy and communication. She advises clients on building brand equity, reputation and resiliency.
Previously, Kelli served as global CEO of Hill & Knowlton and global chair of corporate affairs & advisory. During a decade as chief communication and marketing officer for Fortune 50 companies, she delivered value creation and reputation protection during the defining moments of business and cultural transformations.
She is the immediate past chair of the Page board of trustees and a trustee of the Institute for Public Relations.
Honors & Awards
- PRWeek Most Powerful Leader
- PRWeek In-House PR Team of the Year award (Fannie Mae)
- PRovoke Media People to Watch
- Distinguished Mentor Award recipient by The Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
- Page Center Award for Integrity in Public Communication