Edelman names new president as Matt Harrington becomes executive vice chairman Advertising veteran Mainardo de Nardis is Edelman's new president and chief operating officer, with Brian Buchwald also taking on a newly-created global role.
Weber Shandwick promotes Shashikanth Someshwar to India CEO Shashikanth Someshwar takes charge of Weber Shandwick India following the exit of Valerie Pinto earlier this year.
Enter Now: MENAT Consultancy Performance Index Submissions are now open for the MENAT region Consultancy Performance Index, our data-driven benchmark that recognises PR consultancies across a range of key industry metrics.
Chris Foster: PR's resistance to change threatens unique "architects of meaning" role At PRAXIS India, OPRG CEO Chris Foster said the PR industry must confront its “Mount Everest” of transformation, rethink billing models, and prove that scale is a responsibility — as AI and acquisitions disrupt the sector.
Asia-Pacific Consultancy Performance Index: Leaders' Shortlist Earned First's Index Champions will be revealed at PRAXIS Asia-Pacific in Singapore on 14 October.
Burson MENAT names new CEO amid senior departures Fouad Bou Mansour has joined Burson MENAT as CEO, while senior executives Lisa Welsh, Kirsty O'Connor and Iman Issa are leaving one of the region's biggest PR firms.