Diana Bradley at PR Week reports that Edelman, the world's largest privately owned PR firm, has appointed senior executive Trish Smith (above) to a new senior position: "Diversity and Inclusion MD."
Smith’s appointment is part of the agency’s plans to establish a diversity and inclusion leadership team. The group will be comprised of about 10 staffers who will set goals and develop strategies for improving diversity within Edelman’s workforce and culture, said Smith.
She reports to Edelman US COO Julianna Richter.
Smith will be very busy: