Press release -
PRCA appoints Richard Fernandez as Director of External and Public Affairs
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is pleased to announce that Richard Fernandez has been appointed to the role of Director of External and Public Affairs.
Richard brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role, most recently leading on policy and public affairs for organisations working in health promotion. He will oversee a team of five.
Richard Fernandez MPRCA said:
“Koray Camgöz leaves huge shoes to fill, but he and the rest of the PRCA team have been very welcoming. I’m looking forward to building on what Koray has achieved in regards to pushing for a more equitable, inclusive and professional PR industry. I’ve been so impressed by the work being done across the Association, especially by the PRCA Race and Ethnicity Equity Board, the Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council and our Climate Communications Group. I look forward to working closely with our members during a pivotal time for professional practice within PR.”
PRCA Deputy Director General Renna Markson MPRCA said:
“I’m thrilled to welcome Richard Fernandez to the PRCA team. Richard is a talented, smart, and delightful individual, who will help shape the strategic thinking for the PRCA and ensure day-to-day excellence across our teams.”
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The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
Representing 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations. Our teams across Europe, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific work with professionals around the world to co-ordinate our operations across six continents.
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).
