Burson has made three key leadership appointments for the EMEA region. Ross Hall has been named Head of Clients, EMEA, while Lisa Welsh and Peter Gitmark will jointly lead the EMEA Corporate and Public Affairs (CPA) practice.A
Ross' expertise spans leadership communications, issues & crisis management, and corporate and brand strategy. He joined Burson in 2023 to lead the agency�s corporate & public affairs practice in EMEA. Prior to joining Burson, Ross served as Regional Client Services Director, EMEA, at Edelman and has also held senior roles at Ketchum and FTI Consulting.
Lisa has been with the firm in the Middle East for over 15 years as a key senior leader in some of the agency�s largest and most complex client relationships, both regionally and globally.A
Peter has accumulated 20 years of public affairs leadership experience, including 11 years across the Burson organisation, where he has worked across industries including technology, energy, and life sciences.
�Building and nurturing our client relationships and continuing to grow our corporate and public affairs practice, while consistently delivering exceptional service is paramount,�A said Jon Hughes, CEO, EMEA, Burson. �I am thrilled to see Ross, Lisa and Peter take up these critical roles and am confident that their deep expertise and seasoned leadership will be of immense benefit, empowering our teams and clients to tackle the most complex reputational challenges.�
Ross' expertise spans leadership communications, issues & crisis management, and corporate and brand strategy. He joined Burson in 2023 to lead the agency�s corporate & public affairs practice in EMEA. Prior to joining Burson, Ross served as Regional Client Services Director, EMEA, at Edelman and has also held senior roles at Ketchum and FTI Consulting.
Lisa has been with the firm in the Middle East for over 15 years as a key senior leader in some of the agency�s largest and most complex client relationships, both regionally and globally.A
Peter has accumulated 20 years of public affairs leadership experience, including 11 years across the Burson organisation, where he has worked across industries including technology, energy, and life sciences.
�Building and nurturing our client relationships and continuing to grow our corporate and public affairs practice, while consistently delivering exceptional service is paramount,�A said Jon Hughes, CEO, EMEA, Burson. �I am thrilled to see Ross, Lisa and Peter take up these critical roles and am confident that their deep expertise and seasoned leadership will be of immense benefit, empowering our teams and clients to tackle the most complex reputational challenges.�
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