• by Steve McClellan  @mp_mcclellan, March 9, 2017

Carmichael Lynch President Marcus Fischer is being promoted to CEO. Fischer will be just the fourth chief executive in the agency's 55-year history.

Fischer rejoined Carmichael Lynch as president in 2013, and since then, the shop says, it has had four years of consecutive, double-digit revenue growth including more than 16% growth in 2016 alone.  The agency attributed the growth to both organic gains from existing clients and new business wins including U.S. Bank, Arla Foods and Truvía, among others.

"Marcus has been pivotal in building the momentum and success of Carmichael Lynch in recent years,” stated current CEO Mike Lescarbeau, who will move to the role of executive chairman. “He has proven his ability to successfully manage the business, while simultaneously inspiring the people around him."

Fischer’s promotion is the latest in a series of senior management changes including the promotion of Julie Batliner, president of the agency's PR division, Carmichael Lynch Relate, and Marty Senn, chief creative officer, to managing partners in 2016.

 "I'm excited for where we're headed, bringing innovative thinking through the door with more world-class talent as we continue to grow,” stated Fischer.

Prior to rejoining Carmichael Lynch, Fischer spent four years at the helm of digital firm Space150. Earlier he served at One and All, Fallon, and a previous stint at Carmichael Lynch.

Over his career, Fischer has helped shape the strategy and award-winning work for such brands as Subaru, U.S. Bank, Harley-Davidson, BMW, Target, Porsche, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, Starbucks, Nordstrom and Purina Dog Chow, among others.