The Worldcom Public Relations Group, (Worldcom) the leading
global partnership of public relations firms, formally installed
its 2024-25 group board and regional committees during its annual
global meeting in Tokyo. Stefan Pollack, President, The Pollack
Group, Los Angeles, USA, will continue to serve as the Group Chair.
Serge Beckers, Managing Partner, Wisse Kommunikatie, Arnhem, serves
as Vice Chair and continues serving as EMEA Chair. Jessica Phelan,
President, Vault Communications, Philadelphia, PA, USA, will serve
as chair of the North American Committee, Stephanie Paul, Phillips
Group, Brisbane, Australia for Asia Pacific and Mercedes Cordova,
CEO, MC Comunicaciones Quito, Ecuador, together with, Eduardo
Avella, CEO, Grupo Albion Colombia, Bogota, Colombia, will serve as
Co-Chairs of the LATAM Committee.
“The strength of independent agencies is found in the
entrepreneurial spirit of their leaders,” said Todd Lynch, Managing
Director, The Worldcom Public Relations Group. “The success of
Worldcom is rooted in its volunteer leadership and through the
membership’s unwavering commitment to each other. Our board and
organizational leadership boast a strong balance of seasoned and
new board members, giving our organization continuity and new
perspectives, all vital to driving our growth and successful
collaborative partnership. Our #OneWorldcom and #WorldcomStrong
mentality helps elevate each agency individually and collectively
to make Worldcom the dynamic, impactful public relations
partnership it is today.”
“I am honored to continue to serve as Worldcom's Group Chair,”
said Stefan Pollack, President of The Pollack Group. “I appreciate
the exceptional leadership from all the group boards and chairs
before me. I'm excited to strengthen our formidable partnership as
we navigate an ever-evolving world; Worldcom provides clients and
partners with the agility needed for any communication opportunity
or challenge, ensuring exceptional service and results.”
“Our partnership is dedicated to leading the way in the global
PR and marketing landscape through collaboration, innovation,
reach, and learning guides our strategic direction,” Pollack
continued. “These pillars ensure the success of our partners and
their clients worldwide. Our recent milestones, such as our
partnership's global expansion and elevated collaboration, reflect
our mission's impact. Together, we're not just navigating the
future but actively shaping it, ensuring Worldcom's global-local
advantage continues to set us apart.”
About The Worldcom Public Relations Group
The Worldcom Public Relations Group is the world’s leading
partnership of independently owned public relations firms, with 115
offices employing some 2,000 staff in 105 cities across six
continents. In total, Worldcom partners reported combined revenue
of US$350 million last year from 4,000 clients. Established in
1988, the group was formed so that the strongest, most capable
independent firms could deliver immediate impact and sustained
value through the intelligent use of communications – wherever in
the world a client needs support. Partners serve national,
international, and multinational clients, while retaining the
flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent
agencies. Through Worldcom, clients have on-demand access to
in-depth communications expertise from professionals who understand
the language, culture, and customs of the geographic areas in which
they operate. Learn more about Worldcom at www.worldcomgroup.com or
by calling 1-800-955-9675.
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The 2024-25 full board and committee lists:
Worldcom Public Relations Group’s Boards
& Committees
2024-2025 Group Board
Chair
Stefan Pollack, The Pollack Group, Los
Angeles, CA
Vice Chair, EMEA Chair
Serge Beckers, Wisse Kommunikatie, Arnhem,
The Netherlands
Past Chair
Todor Ianev, Janev & Janev, Sofia,
Bulgaria
North American Region Chair
Jessica Phelan, Vault Communications,
Philadelphia, PA
Marketing
Chris Lawrance, JBP, London, UK
DEI+B
Imma Folch, LF Channel, Barcelona,
Spain
Vendor Partnerships
Cory Stewart, Cookerly PR, Atlanta,
Georgia
NAR, Professional Development Chair
Elizabeth Marshall Black, KGBTexas,
Houston, TX
Asia Pacific Region Chair
Stephanie Paul, Phillips Group, Brisbane,
Australia
Asia Pacific At Large
Voal Voal Wong, IN.FOM, Singapore
LATAM At Large
Eduardo Avella, Grupo Albion, Bogota,
Colombia
LATAM At Large
Mercedes Cordova, MC Comunicaciones,
Quito, Ecuador
Past Chair, non-voting advisory
position
Roger Hurni, Off Madison Ave., Phoenix,
AZ
2024-2025 North American
Committee
Chair
Jessica Phelan, Vault, Philadelphia,
PA
Past Chair
Monty Hagler, RLF Communications,
Greensboro, NC
USA Recruitment
John Raffetto, Raffetto Herman Strategic
Communications, Seattle, WA
USA Recruitment
Josslynne Welch, Litzky PR, Hoboken,
NJ
Professional Development
Elizabeth Marshall Black, KGBTexas,
Houston, TX
Professional Development
Ryan Cohn, Sachs Communications,
Tallahassee, FL
Partnerships
Cory Stewart, Cookerly PR, Atlanta, GA
Peer Review (management standards
assessment)
Brad Fishman, Fishman PR, Chicago, IL
At-Large
John Gogarty, Coyne PR, Parsippany, NJ
2024-2025 EMEA Committee
Chair
Serge Beckers, Wisse Kommunikatie, Arnhem,
The Netherlands
Past Chair
Todor Ianev, Janev & Janev, Sofia,
Bulgaria
Treasurer
Hans Karperien, Insticom, Brussels,
Belgium
Peer Review
Caroline Prince, Yucatan, Paris,
France
New Membership
Bj�rn Mogensen, Oxenstierna, Stockholm,
Sweden
New Membership
Stephen Forbes, Meropa, South Africa
Young Consultants
András R. Nagy, Probako Communications,
Budapest, Hungary
Marketing
Chris Lawrance, JBP, London, UK
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Imma Folch, LF Channel, Barcelona,
Spain
Professional Development/Meetings
Seyhan Ayel, OptimoreGroup, Istanbul,
Turkey
2024-2025 LATAM Committee
Co-Chair, Treasurer
Eduardo Avella, Grupo Albion Colombia,
Bogota, Colombia
Co- Chair, Training
Mercedes Cordova, MC Comunicaciones,
Ecuador
Business Development
Luis Sanchez, Relaciones Públicas
Estrategia, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Innovation & Technology
Gabriela Lazo Moya, LRM Comunicaciones,
Santiago, Chile
Meetings
Marlen Fernandez, Agencia Interamericana
de Comunicación, La Uruca, Costa Rica
Professional Development
Diego Arvizu, Arvizu Communications,
Mexico City, Mexico
Recruitment
Luis Avellaneda, Realidades, Lima,
Peru
Diego Arvizu, Arvizu Communications,
Mexico City, Mexico
Marketing
Angélica Consiglio, Planin Comunicação,
São Paulo, Brazil
2024-2025 Asia Pacific
Committee
Group Board & Global Recruitment
Stephanie Paul, Phillips Group, Brisbane,
Australia
Group Board
Voal Voal Wong, IN.FOM, Singapore
Recruitment
Eric Lee, Cognito, Indonesia
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