Weber Shandwick has this week announced two new appointments to its senior UK team, with the promotion of Jess Dyas to managing director of the London Consumer team and Katie Hill to executive vice-president of earned media UK.
Dyas, who had previously held the role of senior vice-president of integrated media strategy will now lead the strategic comms firm’s consumer PR practice; and will be focused on developing its integrated offering and driving growth through new business and the existing client base.
“I am incredibly proud of the relationships we have developed with our brilliant clients – both longstanding and new. In this new role, I look forward to sharing my expertise across The Weber Shandwick Collective and working closely with different teams to shape the broader consumer proposition for our clients,” Dyas said.
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Having previously worked as senior vice-president of client experience, Hill will now be based at Weber Shandwick’s Manchester offices where she will be responsible for earned media campaigns and media relations strategies for the agency’s consumer clients.
On her new role, Hill commented: “It’s a privilege to lead on UK Earned Media for Weber Shandwick. I’m excited to create and drive successful earned media strategies that will drive coverage and build awareness for leading brands, taking our fame-making work to the next level.”
Concluding, Weber Shandwick UK CEO, Helen Bennett added: “Jess and Katie have both been key contributors to our business during their time at Weber Shandwick, driving incredible growth across our portfolio and truly exemplifying strong leadership as we continue forwards through the Era of Earned.
“Their insight and client experience will continue to bring further success to the agency in the UK. It’s great to see our people grow with our business.”
