NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 |
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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 |
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Past Chair, non-voting advisory position |
Roger Hurni, Off Madison Ave., Phoenix, AZ |
2024-2025 North American Committee |
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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 |
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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 |
Björn 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 |
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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 |
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Group Board & Global Recruitment |
Stephanie Paul, Phillips Group, Brisbane, Australia |
Group Board |
Voal Voal Wong, IN.FOM, Singapore |
Recruitment |
Eric Lee, Cognito, Indonesia |