Riot Communications Hires Former Grayling CEO Alison Clarke as Board Advisor

Specialist culture and entertainment PR agency Riot Communications has appointed Alison Clarke as a Board Advisor as the agency continues to grow.

Clarke, who recently won the PRCA’s most prestigious award – Mark Mellor Outstanding Contribution to the PR Industry – has long been a champion of Riot, most recently mentoring Riot Director, Adele Minchin, as part of the PRCA / PR Week Fast Track Mentoring scheme.

Clarke brings to Riot 25 years of experience having led Weber Shandwick’s Asia Pacific office, and heading Hunsworth PLC’s Business Development, before taking the helm at Grayling UK and Ireland. Clarke now runs her own consultancy business.

Preena Gadher, Managing Director of Riot said: “Working with Alison is a very exciting prospect for our agency as we focus firmly on growth and continuing to deliver outstanding PR expertise to our expanding range of clients. Her vast knowledge and experience in the industry will be invaluable, especially in business development, helping us achieve our ambitious goals for the agency. We can’t wait to start working with her!”

Clarke said: “I’m looking forward to working with the team at Riot . They have an exciting and dynamic business with plenty of potential. It’s going to be an exciting journey.”

Clarke will begin working with Riot this month.