News of an exciting development in the Orchard: Steve Falla, our founder and managing director, is the new chairman of the pan-island group of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Steve is a fellow of the CIPR, and was elected at the group’s third annual general meeting after inaugural chair Jason MacKenzie stepped down.
The CIPR Channel Islands group has now grown to around 60 members and the past year’s activities have included “Meet the Editors” events, a writing masterclass, a debate on the future of PR chaired by an academic and a visit from Jay O’Connor, a past CIPR national president.
Steve’s aim in his new role will be to champion the excellence in communication which exists in Jersey and Guernsey and for the CIPR to further demonstrate the value of good public relations to business and the wider community.
As chair he will be attending meetings of group chairs and national council meetings of the CIPR.
Orchard’s Brooke de Laune and Emma Anderson are also members of the CIPR Channel Islands committee.