KemperLesnik appoints Prosperi as executive vice president and managing director

KemperLesnik, a Chicago-based public relations, brand activation and events agency, announced the appointment of David Prosperi, a veteran Chicago public relations executive, as Executive Vice President and Managing Director. Prosperi will oversee the Public Relations and Content businesses for KemperLesnik and report to CEO Steve Skinner. Hereplaces Amy Littleton."I have known and worked withDavidfor many years, and Ilook forwardto his contributions across the entire spectrum of our businessas we continue to grow," said Skinner. "He is an outstanding public relationsprofessional and executive. His expertise in risk management and financial services will certainly benefit our client base, as well asthe businesses we serve in the sports, entertainment and hospitalityindustries."Prior to joining KemperLesnik, Prosperi served as senior vice president of communications for the Options ClearingCorporation, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, where he led the team responsible for public relations, media relations, employee and customer communications, crisis communications and social media. He held similar senior communications roles at Aon, CME Group and the Chicago Board of Trade. Prosperi also served as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush, and as Assistant White House Press Secretary u