North West strategic communications consultancy Freshfield has appointed Megan Leeming as senior PR and communications manager.
Leeming joins the consultancy, which has offices in Preston and Manchester, to support clients across the professional and financial services, property and regeneration sectors.
She joins from integrated government relations and public relations firm GRC Partners + Porter Novelli in New Zealand, where she advised senior leaders in regulated sectors including financial services, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals.
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Leeming has also worked with non-profit organisations navigating sector reform and ESG reporting challenges.
Simon Turner, chief executive at Freshfield, said: “We’re always looking to deepen our specialism in PR and comms to support our clients in solving complex communications challenges, building trust with audiences and generating the strategic visibility that helps them grow.
“Megan is someone who brings big consultancy experience, sharp technical skills and outstanding client service principles to our team and we’re delighted to have her supporting our clients.”
Leeming added: “Freshfield’s clear commitment to impact and partnership is evident in everything they do. I am so excited to join this team and work with an impressive range of clients.”
Freshfield advises organisations across a range of specialist sectors, including professional services, financial services, property and regeneration, education, social housing and the public sector.
Over the past 12 months, the consultancy has been shortlisted for several industry awards, including recognition for its “Trust Beck” campaign for affordable housing developer Breck Homes and its “Powering the UK’s Energy Transition” campaign for PWA Planning.
