Weber Shandwick Manchester boosts corporate team

Weber Shandwick Manchester has boosted its corporate team through the hiring of Amy Hopkinson as senior account director, and two internal promotions.

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From left to right: Dean Gallagher, Amy Hopkinson and Lianne Hunter

Following a series of client wins, Dean Gallagher and Lianne Hunter have been promoted to account directors.

Hopkinson was formerly a senior account director at Remarkable Group’s Manchester office. Prior to that, she worked at PPS Group as an account manager. She brings public affairs experience and knowledge of the northern property market, and will help to build upon Weber Shandwick’s expertise in these areas.

Heather Blundell, acting managing director of Weber Shandwick Manchester, said: “Following a year of big successes, we are delighted to have brought Amy into our ever-growing team and look forward to setting her to work on some of our largest client accounts, as well as working with her to help build on our northern public affairs offering.”

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