Ava Lawler appointed MD of Weber Shandwick

Weber Shandwick has appointed Ava Lawler as managing director of the public relations firm’s Australian operations.

Lawler will report directly to Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific chairman, Tim Sutton and joins the firm from agency Text 100, where she served as global consultancy director. 

“Ava is a quite outstanding PR professional with a proven track record of achievement, so I am very delighted that we were successful in attracting her to join Weber Shandwick. In particular, her strength in diversified marketing programs will add significant value to our clients,” said Tim Sutton, chairman of Weber Shandwick, Asia Pacific.

Lawler has more than 22 year experience in public relations and has been involve in the establishment and management of PR businesses in Australia and overseas.

Ian Rumsby, will continue as chairman of Weber Shandwick Australia but also takes on an additional role as chief strategy officer with special responsibility for creativity and planning across the company’s Asia Pacific campaigns.

Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

topics Ava Lawler public relations Text 100 Weber Shandwick

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Comments: 3

Jack B. Nimble 19 Feb 13

Big win for Weber Shandwick, Ava is one of the best operators in this business – classy, savvy, with a great eye for talent!

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PQ 19 Feb 13

Huge win for Weber. Ava is absolutely an A+ hire.

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Ava 20 Feb 13

Thank you both for your kind words

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