CIPR International Elects New Committee for 2026
- CIPR International
- Oct 31
- 2 min read
CIPR International is pleased to announce the election of its 2026 Committee following an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the 30th of October 2025. The new committee, comprising 26 leading practitioners, continues to reflect the Group’s global reach, diverse professional expertise, and commitment to advancing international standards in public relations.
Newly elected officers for 2026 comprise:
Chair: Taazima Kala, Chart.PR, FCIPR
Vice-Chair: Nishika Bajaj, Chart.PR, MCIPR
Secretary: Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen, MCIPR
Treasurer: Stuart Graham, MCIPR
Elected committee members include Professor Anne Gregory; Samantha Seewoosurrun; Eva Maclaine; Andras Sztaniszlav; Saad Al Rubaiaan; Alessandra Plichero; Steven Smith; Samuel Osei; Omotola Akindipe; Anjali Patil; Eunice Asantewaa Ankomah; Jared Meade; Yemisi Mafe; Stuart Bruce; Thanzyl Thajudeen; Klao Bell-Lewis; Ferdinand Bondoy; Olayinka Edmond; Claire Benson; and Abrar Mikkawi.
Beyond their roles as Committee Members, Professor Anne Gregory, Eva Maclaine and Samantha Seewoosurrun will continue to provide strategic guidance as Special Advisors to the Committee. Anjali Patil will continue for a second consecutive year as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion.
Chair’s Comment
Speaking on the announcement, Taazima Kala, re-elected Chair of CIPR International, said: “CIPR International continues to celebrate the richness of perspectives in our profession. We extend our gratitude to outgoing 2025 Committee members for their valuable contributions and service to the Group. As we move into 2026, we are focused on strengthening international collaborations, amplifying diverse voices, and advancing ethical and globally relevant practice in public relations. This includes a keen focus on support for youth practitioners. I am honoured to chair such an exceptional committee of professionals.”
Vice Chair’s Comment
Newly elected Vice Chair of CIPR International, Nishika Bajaj, said: “At almost 1,000 members, CIPR International is one of the largest sectoral groups of the CIPR, besides being its most diverse. Having served as secretary for the last two years, I had the opportunity of interacting closely with professionals from North America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Oceania – and the challenge of making meetings work for our members from every time zone in the world! I am privileged to support Taazima as Vice Chair to our richly diverse and powerfully representative committee, with a focus on doing an international member survey in 2026 and assessing how we can serve our wide membership base better.”
CIPR International connects public relations professionals around the world, promoting cross-cultural understanding and advancing best practice through professional development, knowledge exchange, and community engagement. The Group supports members in navigating the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected global communications landscape.
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