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The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has announced the appointment of Jane Wilson as its new chief executive.

She has considerable PR experience, having served on the executive team at Scottish Media Group during the acquisition of Virgin Radio and as director of communications at Capital Radio as part of the senior management team that led its merger with Bristol-based radio group GWR. 

She is also a member of the steering committee of the Prince's Trust Women's Leadership Group and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Jay O'Connor, president of the CIPR, said of the new arrival: 'Jane is an exceptional communicator whose experience spans media, public affairs, investor relations, internal communications, policy and marketing. Accomplished at the board table, Jane is a strong leader with an innate understanding of PR and the experience and enthusiasm to lead the Institute on behalf of members and the profession.'

Wilson added: 'It is an honour and a privilege to be given the opportunity to lead the CIPR. As we face new challenges and opportunities, never has a strong and expert profession been more necessary to provide a trusted voice for organisations across the globe.

'A professional body is only successful when it truly represents and engages its members. I am looking forward to working with our members and the broader profession to ensure that the CIPR, with its unique Chartered status, not only responds to the profession's needs but actively leads it.'

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