Trump names his presidential counselor

US President-elect Donald Trump named his former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway to serve as counselor to the president, his transition team said in a statement.

Conway, currently a senior adviser on Trump's transition team, is widely credited with helping him bring a more disciplined approach to campaigning that helped him win the November presidential election.

Trump said Conway "played a crucial role in my victory. She is a tireless and tenacious advocate of my agenda and has amazing insights on how to effectively communicate our message," Reuters reports.