W Communications appoint Richard Tompkins as head of consumer
PR consultancy W Communications has announced that it has appointed Richard Tompkins as head of its consumer division, a move intended to drive output for clients such as Gallo Family Vineyards, William Grant & Sons, Toyota, Hendrick’s Gin, PokerStars, Visit Sweden, Jack Wolfskin and London’s hottest restaurant, MEATliquor.
Tompkins was previously employed by Light Brigade PR where he worked with a number of high profile clients including Virgin Media, Stella Artois, British Airways, MTV, Nike and Coca-Cola, and celebrity clients including Joe Calzaghe and the Beckhams.
W Communications recently added the London Evening Standard, Spencer Hart, a William Grant & Sons global brief, and two Visit Sweden projects to its brief.
Tompkins said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be joining a team of such talented and creative people whohave achieved a phenomenal amount in a little under three years. W Communications is at the forefront of PR in the new era of media and I am looking forward to steering its consumer offering in its next stage of growth.”
Warren Johnson, Managing Director, W Communications said: “Richard’s international outlook, commercial mindset and enthusiasm will extend our award-winning client offer. Richard has a unique skill set, covering global and UK communications; this combined with his understanding of clients’ business objectives make him a real asset to the W Communications team.”