Chartered Institute of PR appoint regional co-ordinator for Devon

The West of England committee for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has appointed Olivia Jones of Exeter-based PR agency KOR Communications as regional co-ordinator for Devon, at the AGM held in Bristol.

The role has been newly created this year to provide a series of locally run training and networking events as well as to support mentoring opportunities for PR professionals and students in Devon.

Olivia said: “Having been a member for a number of years and carrying out my post graduate studies with the CIPR I am passionate about ensuring the PR industry in Devon has high standards.

“I would welcome feedback from people working in PR in Devon, and those considering PR as a career choice, to get in touch and let me know what they would like from the CIPR.”

Sarah Pinch, Chair for the CIPR West of England said, "I am delighted that Olivia has been elected to the committee, in this new dedicated role for Devon. Serving the communications and PR community in Devon, to ensure their work supports the business objectives of local organisations is our key priority and Olivia is in a great position to do this. As chair, I look forward to meeting more members over the coming year."

The CIPR West of England group will be holding a series of half day seminars, full day training events informal networking evenings in Exeter for 2013. For more information on the upcoming events please visit www.cipr.co.uk/westofengland or contact Olivia Jones, olivia.jones@korcommunications.co.uk.