Press release -
ICCO and PRCA mark the passing of Peter Hehir
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is saddened to learn of the death of former PRCA Chair Peter Hehir.
A former ICCO President, Peter was widely recognised as one of the leading practitioners in the the global PR and Communications industry. Peter was founder of Countrywide Communications and was a former Chairman of Porter Novelli International.
The PRCA extends its best wishes and condolences to Peter’s family during this difficult time.
PRCA Director General, Francis Ingham said:
"Peter exemplified everything that was best in our industry. Passion. Imagination. Integrity.
"On behalf of both the PRCA and of ICCO, we offer our deepest condolences to his family, and our thanks for his contribution to PR."
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The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
We represent more than 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide. With offices in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, and Buenos Aires, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations.
Our mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry. We champion - and enforce - professional standards around the world through our Professional Charter and Code of Conduct. The Code compels members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice.
We deliver exceptional training, authoritative industry data, and global networking, and development opportunities.
We also manage the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) - the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world. Additionally, we support the delivery of the Motor Industry Communicators Association (MICA).
