Nick Williams MPRCA, managing director of public affairs and issue management, Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW), has been appointed to the board of management of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).

The announcement comes shortly after 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, having 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 board member, 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, general director 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.”