Omri Hurwitz Media (OHM), the fast-growing PR and media firm behind some of tech’s most talked about startups, has named veteran communications strategist Chris Bechtel as its Chief Growth Officer. The move marks a significant milestone for the company as it doubles down on its expansion into the United States, with Bechtel set to lead OHM’s U.S. operations and growth strategy.
With decades of experience in public relations, content marketing, and growth strategy, Bechtel brings a rare combination of technical fluency and media craftsmanship to OHM. He’s worked with startups and billion-dollar brands alike, delivering integrated communications strategies that convert visibility into growth. His resume includes leading GTM strategies, launching category-defining campaigns, and scaling communications programs for high-growth tech companies.
Bechtel joins OHM at a time of rapid momentum. The agency, founded by entrepreneur and media executive Omri Hurwitz, has become a go-to partner for tech founders looking to scale their media presence, raise investor awareness, and architect thought leadership.
“Chris is one of the smartest communicators I’ve ever met,” said Omri Hurwitz, CEO of OHM. “He understands not just how media works, but how it connects to business outcomes: revenue, trust, valuation. With Chris leading our U.S. expansion, we’re not just growing an office. We’re scaling a new kind of media firm — one built for AI, algorithms, and exponential distribution.”
Bechtel’s philosophy aligns closely with OHM’s mission to go beyond traditional PR. In a recent post announcing his appointment, he wrote:
“PR isn’t just press. It’s precision. In a world where algorithms rewrite what’s visible and attention spans collapse, strategic PR has become the new growth lever — not just a brand-building tool, but a business-growth engine.”
His approach focuses on engineering narratives that move markets — combining earned media with social amplification, founder-led content, and what he calls GEO (Generative Engine Optimization): the idea that trusted media mentions now inform how AI models rank and recommend individuals and brands.
Chris Bechtel, CGO at OHM, added:
“OHM is one of the most forward-thinking firms I’ve ever worked with. Their deep tech fluency, creative precision, and obsession with distribution are why they win. We’re not just pitching stories — we’re building companies’ discoverability across media, social, and AI ecosystems. I’m excited to help scale that vision in the U.S. market.”
OHM’s U.S. office will serve as a hub for working directly with American tech startups, VCs, and enterprise clients — with a focus on sectors like AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and fintech. The expansion also reflects growing demand for modern PR strategies that combine traditional media placements with content repurposing, social virality, and SEO/GEO visibility.
As OHM continues to build its media empire — recently profiled in Rolling Stone UK — the firm’s leadership sees Bechtel’s hire as more than just an operational move. It’s a strategic signal that the company intends to lead the future of PR: where media is no longer just about exposure, but about discovery, credibility, and growth at scale.
