Prosek Partners Hires Justin Perras as Managing Director

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm, announced today that Justin Perras, former global director of media relations at White & Case LLP and former head of communications for Credit Suisse’s Asset Management division, has joined the firm as Managing Director.

Perras’ more than two decades of communications expertise spans investment banking, asset management and legal services. Most recently, Perras served as global director of media relations at White & Case, LLP, a global law firm with 44 offices in 30 countries. There, he focused on designing, coordinating and implementing the firm’s press and external messaging around the globe.

“I’ve known and admired Justin for many years and I am thrilled he’s agreed to join us,” said Jennifer Prosek, Founder and Managing Partner. “He will be a great addition to our strong leadership team, and we expect our client base will benefit from Justin’s deep financial and professional sector experience.”

Prior to White & Case LLP, Perras was head of communications for Credit Suisse’s Asset Management division, where he oversaw internal and external communications, crisis communications and messaging. He also spent five years at J.P. Morgan overseeing press outreach and messaging for the Corporate & Investment Bank’s credit and debt-focused businesses.

“I’ve known Jen and a number of the firm’s Partners for more than a decade and can’t imagine a better time to join and be a part of something special,” said Justin Perras. “From the senior leadership to the most junior people at the firm, Prosek’s combination of high-level strategic advice and tactical execution has created a culture that I’m very excited to play a role in and be a part of.”

Perras began his financial services PR career at Dukas Public Relations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

About Prosek Partners

Prosek Partners is among the largest independent communications and marketing firms in the U.S. and one of the few domestic, mid-size firms that offers global capabilities through its London office and international network. Specializing in providing a full range of communications solutions to financial and professional services companies, the firm delivers an unexpected level of passion, creativity and marketing savvy. Prosek Partners’ “Unboxed Communications” approach brings breakthrough ideas to every client engagement. Services include digital and traditional media relations, financial communications, investor relations, transaction services, crisis communications and issues management, digital marketing, design and creative services, content creation, publishing, media training and branded entertainment. The firm has been named an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company, a “Top Place to Work in PR” by PR News, A New York Observer Power PR firm, and a Holmes Report “Best Agency to Work For” and “Agency of the Year.” Prosek Partners is a certified Woman-Owned Business. For more information about Prosek Partners visit www.prosek.com or follow the agency on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prosekpr.