BCW’s Nick Williams joins PRCA Board of Management

Nick Williams, managing director of public affairs and issue management at Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW), has been appointed to the Board of Management at the PRCA.

His appointment follows the recent merger of WPP firms Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe, creating BCW.

Williams was promoted to the role of public and corporate MD at Burson-Marsteller earlier this year. He joined the agency as a senior director in 2015 from Fleishman-Hillard, where he was a senior partner for public affairs.

On his appointment to the PRCA Board, Williams said: ‘The communications sector is facing greater challenges and opportunities than ever before. I am delighted to be able to bring over 25 years’ worth of experience in the industry to help build upon the great work the PRCA is currently doing.’

Francis Ingham MPRCA, director general of the PRCA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Nick to the PRCA’s Board of Management. His knowledge and experience in both public and corporate affairs will bring a unique insight to the board.’