SAN FRANCISCO — After nearly seven years at Real Chemistry, Chuck Hemann has joined Highwire as chief integration officer.

In the newly created role, Hemann will work to identify, implement, and integrate new and existing strategic services across the agency, aiming to drive integrated programs that produce business results for clients. He will establish integrated, omni-channel solutions that are in keeping with the evolving marketing and communications industry.

Hemann brings extensive experience in integration from his previous role at Real Chemistry, where he led the growth of the social and digital media activation department and co-led the firm's analytics department. He also has client-side experience from Intel, where he built the digital analytics department and co-developed the company’s first digital hub in Singapore.

"In an era of complexity and constant change, we must bring a deeply integrated, agile, and multi-disciplinary approach to helping our clients solve business problems and add value," said CEO Kathleen Gratehouse. "Chuck's experience integrating acquired companies and building new service offerings will strengthen Highwire's approach to delivering holistic marketing and communications programs that drive business impact for leading technology and healthcare companies."