Edelman names Robert Phillips as EMEA chief

Posted to the Holmes Report here

Edelman has promoted UK chief Robert Phillips to the role of EMEA CEO, as revealed by the Holmes Report earlier today.

The development concludes a lengthy search to fill the vacancy triggered by the departure of former EMEA CEO David Brain, who becomes Edelman Asia-Pacific CEO this month. Phillips’ ascension means that Edelman is now searching for a CEO of its UK operations, with deputy CEO Susan Eastoe taking over interim leadership.

Borkoswki tipped for Wikileaks PR role

Posted to the Holmes Report here

Whistleblowing website Wikileaks is poised to appoint a PR agency to handle the massive media scrutiny that the organisation is attracting.

The Independent believes that Borkowski PR will shortly take up the role. Speaking to the Holmes Report, Mark Borkowski confirmed that he had been approached for a brief that counts as one of the “trickiest” he has ever seen.