Global Situation Room Announces New Director of Operations
The Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR), an elite public affairs firm, announced the hire of veteran communications executive RJ Bee as the company’s new Director of Operations. He was previously Senior Vice President of Operations at Hattaway Communications and has been CEO of Osiris Media for the past five years. The addition of Bee comes at a time of rapid expansion for GSR, which has handled some of the most high-profile crisis and reputation work for companies, celebrities, and foundations in recent years.
“RJ brings a wealth of experience in scaling agencies and delivering world-class content,” said GSR’s President Brett Bruen. “This background was a perfect match for us at this moment. We are very focused on growing to meet the increasing demand for firms that can effectively engage on the most challenging communications issues and still sustain the sophisticated level of support being provided to clients.”
Bee joins the firm with more than 15 years of experience in operations, business development, and content development, most recently creating and growing a podcast company, Osiris Media, which has created content with companies like Audacy, Ben & Jerry’s, and many high-profile musicians and record labels. At Hattaway Communications he led day-to-day business operations for the firm, including client service, staff management and culture, HR, finance, and marketing. Bee worked with Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, USAID, CARE, and many other global organizations. His work helped the firm grow fivefold in ten years. Before Hattaway, Bee worked in public relations for Blanc & Otus and Schwartz Communications.
“GSR is doing cutting-edge work in communications, which offers me a unique opportunity to help scale the firm,” said Bee, who will be based in the company’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA. “Particularly exciting for me is their work creating newsworthy podcasts for corporate clients. Podcasts offer a level of authenticity and engagement that creates a real opportunity for organizations to create compelling content to inspire and influence listeners.”
Global Situation Room® (GSR), Inc. is an elite, full-service public relations firm offering our clients sophisticated solutions for their most Complex Communications® challenges. Core practices include cutting-edge counter-crisis management strategies, thought leadership that pushes the paradigm of possible, and global campaigns that connect across cultures. Its award-winning content creation division has produced some of the most popular podcasts in the world. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and leading foundations. The agency has distinguished itself by ensuring clients are able to not only survive but thrive amidst the regularity of today’s risks, drive the debate on key issues, and effectively engage on global and local levels. GSR has prominently placed clients on every major national and international media outlet, helped them navigate through their most complex crises, and gained strong, sustainable support for their brand within the most influential circles around the world.