Edelman has brought back agency alumnus Laura Cubillos to spearhead its global food & beverage sector.In her new role, Cubillos will be responsible for leading and developing the sector and its client portfolio on a global scale. She will collaborate closely with regional leaders to oversee a team of more than 500 employees and provide strategic communications counsel to clients.Starting on August 26, Cubillos, a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience, re-joins Edelman from Padilla, where she led the agency?ÇÖs food, beverage & nutrition practice.Cubillos is also a co-founder of FoodMinds, a global food and nutrition affairs agency that Padilla acquired in 2015. Before launching FoodMinds in 2006, she spent four years at Edelman, serving as a group head and executive VP.Cubillos succeeds Smita Reddy, who currently serves as president of Assembly, Edelman?ÇÖs agency for Microsoft, and co-leads Edelman?ÇÖs global client portfolio alongside Courtney Bigelow.?Ç£Our food & beverage sector is a powerhouse, but we see continued pressure on companies,?Ç¥ said Alex Thompson, president of global practices & sectors at Edelman. ?Ç£Laura?ÇÖs expertise in navigating complex issues and her focus on positive impact perfectly align with the needs of our clients in the years ahead.?Ç¥