Grayling has appointed Alice Newsham, Citypress’ former Practice Director to head up its Northern team.
As well as working across its Leeds and Manchester offices, she will serve of Head of UK Client Services.
“After more than a decade at Citypress helping to grow the business and lead some exceptional client relationships, this felt like the right moment for a new challenge,” she explained.
“At a time when the dynamics of our industry are changing quickly and fundamentally, the value of strong relationships and being closer to clients has never been more important. I’m looking forward to shaping Grayling’s client experience and innovation agenda across the UK, while leading its northern business.”
During her time at Citypress she led client relationships with brands including Lloyds Banking Group, Centrica and eBay.
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She’ll report in to Heather Blundell, Grayling’s UK CEO:
“Alice is a fantastic addition to our UK leadership team. She brings deep experience advising major brands on reputation and stakeholder engagement, alongside a strong track record of building high-performing teams and developing new capabilities,” stated Blundell.
“As we continue to invest in growth across our Northern business, with teams in Manchester and Leeds, Alice’s leadership will be instrumental in strengthening our presence in the region while shaping our client experience and innovation agenda across the UK.”
Grayling UK is part of Accordience, alongside Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Red and Cirkle.
