CIPR announces new 2025 Council
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the line-up of its new Council.
Following a two-and-a-half-week election period, the new Council is a broad reflection of the CIPR community with members from across the world representing the public sector, agencies, in-house teams, and NGOs as well as disciplines including public affairs and internal communications. Council members play a vital role in shaping our policies, driving forward new initiatives, and ensuring the CIPR continues to lead the public relations profession.
The new Council members are:
- Hajira Amla
- Mike Browne
- Tanya Burak
- John Clegg
- Paul Compton
- Catherine Condie
- Jonathan Cross
- Karen Floyd
- Sasha Fuller
- Ruth Jackson
- Binu Jacob
- Paula McNulty
- Kirsty Peebles
- Christine Richardson
- Stephen Salifu
- Samantha Seewoosurrun
- Suzanne Steele
- Nicki Sturzaker
- Gary Taylor
- Alexander Walster
- Caroline Wood
- Justine Wrightson
A very warm welcome to our new and returning Council members. Your role in the coming year as we look to deliver our new five-year strategy under our new governance structure is going to be key. I am looking forward to working with you all and making sure you have what you need to deliver as part of your important part of the CIPR. I would like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone who put themselves forward, even if you were not ultimately successful, and everyone that took the time to vote. I know how much time and effort goes into volunteering and your commitment is greatly appreciated. It is fantastic to see such a broad representation of the CIPR community on Council and I am sure this will stand us in good stead as we continue to deliver for members.
- CIPR Council elections opened from January 22 and closed on February 5. A total of 467 eligible members voted.
About the Chartered Institute of Public Relations
Founded in 1948, the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is the world's only Royal Chartered professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11,000 members.
The CIPR advances professionalism in public relations by making its members accountable to their employers and the public through a code of conduct and searchable public register, setting standards through training, qualifications, awards and the production of best practice and skills guidance, facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and awarding Chartered Public Relations Practitioner status (Chart.PR).