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

 

Media: Todd Lynch (904) 233-0123 marketing@worldcomgroup.com