The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has announced the appointment of Massimo Moriconi as the new global Vice President, effective 1st September 2024. Massimo, who has been serving ICCO since 2020 as Regional President for Europe, will assume this key role following an unopposed election during the summer and will succeed to the position of ICCO President in October 2025.Massimo Moriconi, General Manager and CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group Italy, and a seasoned Communications and Public Affairs Specialist, has been an influential figure within ICCO for many years, representing the Italian PR industry on the Board of Management since 2015 and enabling meaningful collaborations among ICCO and other international Organisations such as the European Medicines Agency and the Council of Europe. Lately, Massimo has been serving as Chair of the ICCO Mis/Disinformation Working Group and contributed to the creation of the ?Ç£Media Information and Education Pledge?Ç¥ a program uniting different stakeholders of the information society to acknowledge a shared responsibility in tackling misinformation, commit to shared solutions and prevention methods.The Vice President is a full member of the ICCO Executive Committee, which is responsible for implementing the organisation?ÇÖs strategic vision and includes the current President, immediate past President, Treasurer, and Chief Executive. In this capacity, the Vice President contributes significantly to guiding ICCO?ÇÖs strategic direction and is designated to assume the role of President upon the completion of their term.Massimo Moriconi will succeed Grzegorz Szczepanski as ICCO President in October 2025, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. In his role as Vice President, Massimo will contribute to ICCO?ÇÖs ongoing governance review, which is led by the Chief Executive and overseen by the President. His insights will be valuable as the organisation refines its strategy and adapts its structure to address emerging challenges and opportunities.In response to his appointment, Massimo Moriconi stated, ?Ç£It is an honour to step into the role of Vice President at a time when our industry is facing both unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. I look forward to working closely with Grzegorz and the entire ICCO team to ensure that we continue to provide value to our members and uphold the highest standards of communication practice globally.?Ç¥Andras Sztaniszlav, CEO of ICCO, remarked on the appointment: ?Ç£Massimo has been a key part of ICCO?ÇÖs leadership for several years, giving him an exceptional understanding of our organisation. As we undergo a significant governance review, his deep familiarity with ICCO and his ability to address complex issues will be essential. Massimo?ÇÖs commitment to PR excellence and his strategic insights will greatly contribute to our ongoing efforts to enhance ICCO?ÇÖs global influence and ensure a smooth transition as he steps into the role of President."

Rob Morbin, the executive director of the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO), is departing after a six-year tenure with the global PR organisation.Morbin joined ICCO in 2018 from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and has played a pivotal role in the organization?ÇÖs growth. He initially served as deputy chief executive under the late CEO Francis Ingham and assumed the role of executive director in May 2023. During his time at ICCO, Morbin also contributed to the senior management team of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA).Under Morbin's leadership, ICCO has expanded its presence in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, enhancing its services, products, events, and competitions, such as the annual World PR Report. The organization, representing PR associations and agencies across 70 countries, has also elevated the profile of PR at Cannes Lions through collaborations with PRovoke Media and WorldCom, and provided its members with platforms at the Council of Europe and the United Nations through its partnership with the UN Development Programme.Grzegorz Szepanski, ICCO president and CEO of Burson Poland, expressed gratitude, saying: ?Ç£I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Rob for his transformational impact on ICCO over the past six years. He has risen to unprecedented challenges, driven new initiatives, and opened up exciting opportunities for members around the world. We wish him every success in his next venture.?Ç¥The current leadership team at ICCO includes interim CEO Andras Sztaniszlav, a partner at the Hungarian strategic communications agency PersonaR, who joined at the beginning of this year. Additionally, former ICCO and PRCA membership director Steve Miller has recently left both organizations to return to CIPR.