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Memac Ogilvy Public Relations (MOPR) have appointed Tim Fallon to the newly created position of Head of Government & International Affairs, covering the MENA region. He will also take on the role of national PR Director for Bahrain.
Having previously held senior leadership roles with H&K Strategies, Instinctif Partners and Bell Pottinger, Fallon will now lead efforts for MOPR to create and grow a dedicated practice focused solely on regional and national government, investment authorities and other associated agencies, working across the wholly owned network of 15 offices. He will also be responsible for leading both PR & Social teams in Bahrain.
Edmond Moutran, Chairman and CEO commented that the continued growth and success of Memac Ogilvy was reliant on hiring the best available talent, and that Fallon would add significant experience and capability to the regional senior team.
‘We are delighted that Tim is joining Memac Ogilvy, and I know he has the experience, personality and character to help us continue to grow our PR and communications business. He will be a big success with us.’
MOPR Regional Director, Saada Hammad, says the new hire is part of an ongoing strategy to grow the agency’s senior talent capability as well as creating a deep regional expertise in international government communications, public affairs, and reputation management.
’Tim is a highly experienced senior communicator, and we are delighted he has chosen to join us. He has a very impressive track record of working with international clients across the region and beyond, as well winning and growing significant new business mandates. l know he will become a valued member of our senior leadership team.’
Commenting on his new role, Tim Fallon says:
‘Given the pace and scope of change taking place, there is no more exciting region to work in, and I’m delighted to be working with Eddie Moutran, Saada Hammad, and the rest of the team. Memac Ogilvy is a regional powerhouse, with a reputation that is second to none, and combined with the global Ogilvy network, the opportunity to grow our work with governments and other international organisations is immense.'
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