Ford Motor Company has appointed David Tovar as Executive Director of Corporate Communications. He will report to Chief Communications Officer Mark Truby and succeeds TR Reid, who retired last year.Tovar previously served as Senior Vice President of Communications and Government Relations at Grubhub. His career also includes senior roles at Walmart, Sprint, and McDonald’s in corporate communications and relations.In his new role at Ford, Tovar will oversee communications for the company’s finance, government affairs, community relations, and Ford Credit operations. His responsibilities include managing corporate relations and shaping Ford’s narrative for policymakers, financial media, and investors.He will lead a team that includes Cathie Hargett, Director of Corporate and CEO Communications; Gabby Bruno, Community Relations Director; Karen Hampton, Ford Credit Communications Director; Anderson Chan, International Communications Manager and China Industry Analyst; Dan Barbossa, New Media and Experiences Manager; Ian Thibodeau and Richard Binhammer, Corporate Communications Managers; and Robyn Jackson, Government Affairs Communications Manager.This appointment follows Ford’s recent creation of the role of Head of Creative and Content for Global Communications, held by Ian Cohen, which focuses on internal and external storytelling, creative services, content, and newsroom operations.

Tim Mulvey, a Capaitol Hill communications veteran, and Melissa Miller, an experienced campaign communications professional who recently led policy communications at Ford, have joined Precision as senior vice presidents in the communications department.Mulvey brings over a decade of Capitol Hill experience to Precision. He most recently served as communications director for the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years as the Democratic communications director for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, where he managed communications on international relations, national security, and oversight activities involving the State Department and other foreign-affairs agencies.Miller comes to Precision from Ford, where she played a key role in maintaining and enhancing the company's reputation while promoting its policy agenda, particularly during its transition to electric vehicles. Before her tenure at Ford, Miller had a decade of experience on the campaign trail, including roles as deputy communications director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and press secretary at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA).

MSL, a leading global public relations and integrated communications agency, has appointed Sahil Chopra as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Publicis Consultants Asia (PCA). In his new role, Chopra will bring his extensive expertise and leadership to drive strategic guidance and oversee the delivery of core services to client organisations operating in the entertainment, consumer, and technology sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.Prior to joining MSL, Chopra served as the Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Stanza Living, where he played a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies. With a rich background in both brand and agency environments, Chopra has provided strategic counsel to numerous global corporations on effective communication, social media, and purchase consideration strategies.Throughout his career, Chopra has demonstrated a keen ability to design and implement end-to-end consumer and influencer immersion programmes for prominent corporations such as General Motors, Ford, Sony Sports, Ola, LaLiga, and Red Bull, among others. His track record of success underscores his commitment to driving impactful communication initiatives that resonate with target audiences and drive business results.