Dunleavy, 48, joins Concerto from PR agency Bell Pottinger where she was chief executive of Good Relations. She will take up her new position in March 2013.
She previously sat on the board of Omnicom’s global marketing services company, Porter Novelli, where she was responsible for client services across the group’s 92 offices worldwide.
Dunleavy replaces interim CEO Andrew Duncan. Duncan has been working with Concerto for the last 12 months following the board’s decision to invest in new leadership.
Mike Kershaw, chairman of The Concerto Group, said: "When we started this process we were committed to bringing in the best talent we could find to drive the business forward. That search took us beyond Concerto and the industry overall. We are thrilled to have TA joining us. She brings a wealth of experience in driving business growth through change plus an energy and drive that will complement our existing teams."
Dunleavy said: "I’m delighted to be joining Concerto. There are great foundations to build from and I’ve been impressed by the energy, creativity and commitment to excellence right across the group. Harnessing that spirit will be key to our success."
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