Paul Flaharty, a 16-year veteran of talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half, has been promoted to executive director, overseeing the company's marketing and creative practice group. In this role, he will lead operational strategy for the placement of creative, digital, marketing, advertising and public relations talent to companies across the globe. Since joining Robert Half, Flaharty has held several leadership roles with the company, most recently serving as district president for the technology, marketing and creative practice groups in the western United States.