IPRA Unveils New Leadership for 2025/2026 After Recent Elections
The International Public Relations Association (IPRA) has announced its newly elected Board for 2025, showcasing a diverse group of seasoned professionals who will steer the organization in the coming year.
In a statement to PRNigeria, IPRA Secretary General Philip Sheppard revealed that the new Board would hold its first official meeting in early 2025. The leadership team will be headed by Nataša Pavlović Bujas as President for 2025, with Esther Cobbah named as President-Elect for 2026.
Other key positions include Nigel Chism as Treasurer and Philip Sheppard continuing as Secretary General.
The Board features members from across the globe, reflecting IPRA’s commitment to regional representation and professional diversity:
Alain Grossbard (Australia)
Anne-Gret Iturriaga Abarzua (Austria)
Daniel Silberhorn (Germany)
Elena Fadeeva (UAE)
Enric Ordeix (Spain)
Esra Chism (UK)
Faisal Zahrani (Saudi Arabia)
Jacqueline Purcell (UK)
Jim McQueeny (USA)
Svetlana Stavreva (Bulgaria)
Tatevik Simonyan (Armenia)
IPRA Board members are chosen through a combination of regional elections and appointments based on expertise and the added value they bring to the organization. Full profiles of the new members will be available on the IPRA website early next year.
This announcement signals IPRA’s continued dedication to promoting excellence and innovation in the global public relations industry.
By PRNigeria
