Contact: Peter Finn/Richard Funess Ruder Finn 212/593-6428 Geoff Littlehale Appointed Managing Director of Ruder Finn Washington Washington, D.C., June 19, 1997 -- Geoffrey Littlehale has been named Executive Vice President of Ruder Finn and Managing Director of the firm's Washington office replacing E. Bruce Harrison. Harrison, who has served as chief executive of Ruder Finn/Washington since the merger of his firm into Ruder Finn in 1996 has accepted a position as Executive Director of the Arthur Page Society. Additionally, the company announced that Craig Martin, who has been EVP of the E. Bruce Harrison division of Ruder Finn, has been appointed Deputy Managing Director reporting to Littlehale. Littlehale will report to Richard Funess, managing director, Ruder Finn/Americas. Littlehale has an exceptional record of success in Washington over the past eighteen years in both government relations and public affairs. He joins the firm from Capitoline/MS&L, where he was Senior Principal. He also spent four years as head of the Washington office of Glaxo, Inc., and five years as head of government affairs for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association. Peter Finn, Chairman of the Ruder Finn Executive Committee commented, "Bruce Harrison has played a critical role in integrating his operation into Ruder Finn. The merger of his firm to our agency has substantially increased our critical mass in Washington and has given us the strength to grow to the next level. At the same time, Geoff's strength in the healthcare field and knowledge of the DC market will be a critical asset for us in meeting our future goals. Healthcare is the firmıs largest specialty practice and we have set a high priority on expanding this as a key strength in Washington." Harrison explained, "I made a commitment to ensure the full integration of my firm into Ruder Finn. We have reached this first critical milestone successfully, and I am exercising the option of leaving Ruder Finn at this point. I am happy to say this has been a productive and positive year, and my former clients and the Washington office of Ruder Finn are in good hands for the future." Discussing his move to Arthur Page Society, Harrison said, "I have been discussing with Ruder Finn management for some time my interest in making a career change and at this stage in my life I have opted to go this route. I have long been involved in the Society and am honored to be offered this important position." Finn added, "We appreciate Bruce's cooperation and support over the past 18 months and we wish him well in his future endeavors. His public affairs expertise and leadership capabilities are a great addition to the Arthur Page Society." Ruder Finn has been a leading communications, counseling, and service agency for nearly 50 years. With offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, N.C., Washington, D.C., Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Taiwan, and affiliates worldwide, the agency serves the global and local communications needs of more than 200 corporations and non-profit organizations. Back to "In the News"