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About the Company

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world`s largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency.

About the Person

Claudia Patton is Chief Talent Officer at Edelman. As the chief talent officer for Edelman, Claudia Patton oversees all talent management functions for the world’s largest public relations firm, with offices in 65 cities and 5,000 employees worldwide. Under her leadership, the company has set upon a course of establishing new industry standards for recruiting, career development, training, succession planning and global mobility for its employees. Working with company leaders around the world, Patton ensures Edelman employees have the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, so that the firm’s clients are assured the highest quality talent and skills available. Patton has a long history service to the industry and the community and has been frequently recognized for her professional and community contributions. She and her husband, Rex, live in Atlanta.